Breastfeeding support is not a one size fits all experience. A hospital that offers care by International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) has the ability to provide a thorough program that’s tailored to each mom.
Protection and planning are key to maintaining a healthy and skin cancer-free life.
When it comes to mental health, exercise is great medicine.
Physical activity has a huge impact on the brain, but many people aren’t aware of the connection between exertion and mental health.
Like any new skill, breastfeeding takes just a bit of practice.
Perhaps one of the most challenging parts of breastfeeding is that it requires moms to learn while on the job. Like any new skill, it can take a bit of practice to become successful. The fatigue of the first weeks of new motherhood can make this even more difficult.
Listening to your body could save your life.
On Feb. 28, 2022, after leaving work and running a few errands, I arrived home short of breath and felt a new, strange sensation on the left side of my upper chest. I decided to go to the hospital. After a series of tests, doctors determined that the back of my heart wasn't getting enough blood.
After my blockage was removed, I was referred to Cardiac Rehabilitation (Rehab). This group exercise and lifestyle education program helps patients improve their health after a cardiac event. Chesapeake Regional Healthcare’s Cardiac Rehab program also just happens to be my workplace.
Cardiac has always been my area of expertise, but I didn't ever think that one day I would be a cardiac patient. It has been an eye opening experience. I am being forced to take the advice I have been giving to patients for the last 35 years.
Steve Bass
Age 87
Chesapeake, VA
In August of 2021 I was at the end of a four-day trip to Maryland when my head began to hurt. On Sunday, the final day of the trip, I suggested to my wife that we get on the road toward home, where the headache continued.
You may be full of anticipation about delivery, but your bags shouldn’t be overflowing.
There are many important items you should bring to the hospital in preparation for your stay, but you can lighten the load by leaving a few at home.
Ideally it’s best to begin prepping a bag after 32 weeks of pregnancy. While overpacking in excitement for the baby is natural, avoid overpacking by omitting:
Remove ambiguity about your health care wishes.
An Advance Directive is an official set of documents that outlines your health care wishes should you become incapable of making these important decisions on your own. Preparing ahead-of-time ensures that your preferences are respected in the future, removing any ambiguity.
Designed specifically for pregnant women in crisis.
It's the middle of the night and you're experiencing a pregnancy-related concern. You cannot get ahold of your obstetrician--or maybe you don't have one.