Pregnancy & Childbirth

It’s National Kangarooing Day!

by Guest Blogger May 14, 2013
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Wednesday, May 15, marks the second Annual International Kangaroo Care Awareness Day, and on this day, we focus everyone’s attention on this life-saving and nurturing practice. We read earlier on the experiences of a first time breast-feeding mother and how Summa Akron City Hospital is one of only 90 hospitals in the United States selected [...]

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Moms-To-Be: We Have Quality Covered

by Guest Blogger May 2, 2013
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A private labor and delivery room on the 3 North unit at Summa Akron City Hospital. I had a baby at Summa Akron City Hospital (also where I work) in 2010, and it was wonderful to have my birthing experience and be confident that I was in good hands. At the end of my pregnancy, I was worried about things like: [...]

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A First Time Breast-Feeding Mom

by Dr. Burkett April 18, 2013
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I am a first-time breast-feeding mom who also happens to be an OB/GYN. We told everyone right around Thanksgiving and announced that it was a girl with pink booties and pink chocolate cigars at Christmas. At left is Abby’s picture from Easter. I knew I could handle the pregnancy and delivery, and while I was nervous about [...]

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My baby is breech!

by Dr. Burkett February 6, 2013
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As an OB/GYN, I order many ultrasounds during the care of pregnant ladies and their babies. The first ultrasound is typically done at 18-21 weeks, and once I reassure the patient that everything looks normal and healthy, I am often asked, “But what will we do about my baby being breech?” Breech is a term [...]

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Stretch Marks? Meet the “Mommy Makeover”

by Guest Blogger January 10, 2013
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by Michael J. Yoo, M.D. Pregnancy is a remarkable period in a woman’s life as her body prepares to bring a child into this world. But the physical changes, like weight gain and stretch marks, that occur during pregnancy and with breastfeeding can linger and be a cause for persistent concern to the mother. Why [...]

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My (Almost) Natural Delivery

by Guest Blogger December 18, 2012
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by Rachel Loza Rachel is an Akron blogger at It’s a Hero and delivered her new baby, Ari, at Summa Akron City Hospital. Follow her on Twitter @ItsAHero. Although it feels like ages ago that we were planning for the natural delivery of our baby boy, it’s hard to believe he was born just 7 [...]

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I’m Getting the Flu Vaccine for Both of Us

by Dr. Gradisar November 9, 2012

As an OB/GYN, I see patients every day who are asking what they can do to have a healthy pregnancy. Unfortunately, we don’t have control of a lot of things in pregnancy. But now that flu season is here, there is a very important thing that you can do for yourself and for your baby! [...]

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Planning For My Natural Delivery

by Guest Blogger October 3, 2012

by Rachel Loza Rachel is an Akron blogger at It’s a Hero. She and “baby L” are {future} patients of Summa Akron City Hospital where Rachel is planning to deliver in a couple days. Follow her on Twitter @ItsAHero. I have a type-A personality through and through. If something can be planned, by all means, [...]

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Can I Exercise if I’m Pregnant?

by Guest Blogger September 27, 2012

YES!  Exercise has been shown to be beneficial throughout pregnancy. Benefits include decrease in backaches, constipation, bloating and swelling. Additionally, regular exercise has been shown to prevent or treat diabetes that develops during pregnancy, especially in those women with a BMI (body mass index) greater than 33.  Exercise also boosts your mood and energy level [...]

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What to Eat When You’re Expecting

by Guest Blogger August 22, 2012

Healthy foods are the cornerstone of pregnancy nutrition. After all, the food you eat is your baby’s only source of nutrition.  Here’s help on making every bite count. The basic principles of a healthy non-pregnant diet apply to pregnancy as well – eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. However, [...]

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