It's important to take care of your whole self during cancer treatment. Learn how nutrition plays a role in how you feel during cancer treatment.
Karla L. Johnson is a registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She has more than 33 years of experience working with new moms, including as a labor and delivery nurse.
Prioritizing yourself is just as important as putting your loved one first. Here are a few guidelines to live by while preparing to be a caregiver.
Chesapeake Regional offers lactation support in the hospital. It is only natural for new moms to need guidance with something they have never done before.
It doesn’t really matter how your baby arrives—vaginally or by C-section—breastfeeding your newborn, or at least attempting to, as soon as possible after delivery can be the key to success. It's important to start early, be aware of common issues and learn some tips for success.
Infused water is a healthy way to mix things up, especially if you’re not a fan of plain water. Check out some infused water ideas to keep you hydrated.
When skin is broken or compromised by burns, bites or cuts, it allows germs to enter your body, making you much more susceptible to infection. Minor wounds will generally heal on their own, but every wound needs care to prevent infection. By staying vigilant, you can help keep you and your family safe, happy and healthy all summer long.
Food poisoning may also be lurking around the corner. Keeping these four steps in mind, you can keep your summertime al fresco meals healthy and fun! Read on to learn more about preventing food poisoning in your summer picnic food.
It’s not all-or-nothing. No matter what happened yesterday, recommit to following the healthy lifestyle you’ve worked so hard to establish.
COVID-19 levels were recently recorded at their lowest point. While that’s wonderful news, the work to contain this virus is regrettably incomplete.