Category: Women & Infants
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Childbirth classes provide a healthy start for new families
Pregnancy, for most expectant parents, is a time of good feelings, good health and a tremendous sense of accomplishment. At the same time, the experiences that accompany pregnancy might also bring about feelings of anxiety and uncertainty for first-time, as well as veteran, parents. Fears and concerns about the upcoming labor and delivery experiences, the… Read more
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First babies delivered at Northern Arizona Healthcare in 2018
Baby Emmie Jean Dustin, daughter of Taylor Dustin and Cydney Shaum of Flagstaff, was born at 12:39 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, making her the first baby born at Flagstaff Medical Center. Baby Dustin weighs 6 pounds, 4 ounces and measures 18 and a half inches long. Taylor was able to help deliver his daughter. … Read more
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New innovative technology at Northern Arizona Healthcare’s Verde Valley Medical Center enhances birthing experience
Northern Arizona Healthcare’s Verde Valley Medical Center is changing the way birthing mothers receive epidurals. Recently, VVMC began using a hand-held ultrasound epidural system, which makes pain reduction during delivery a seamless and safe 1-2-3 process: A two-minute scan of the back, precise needle positioning and a single injection. VVMC is the first hospital in… Read more
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The Importance of Tummy Time
You have been waiting for months to meet your precious new baby. In those months, you’ve thought about what clothes to buy, whether to use cloth or disposable diapers, what kind of car seat will work best for your family, the crib or bassinet your baby will sleep in, and maybe even which toys, books… Read more
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Renovation of FMC’s Women and Infants Unit passes halfway point
Northern Arizona Healthcare began renovating the Women and Infants Unit at Flagstaff Medical Center last April. Now, the project is over halfway completed and about to wrap up the second phase in construction. This project, which converts 11 labor and delivery rooms into labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum, or LDRP, rooms reflects a new care… Read more
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Northern Arizona Healthcare delivers its first babies of the year
Baby Elena Pond, daughter of Letitica Mussler and Glenn Pond of Ashfork, was born at 12:47 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1, making her the first baby born at Flagstaff Medical Center. Baby Pond weighs 7 pounds and measures 20 and a half inches long. This is Mussler and Pond’s second daughter. We’re just happy that… Read more