Pregnancy

Pregnancy and Infant Loss impacts 1 in every 4 pregnancies, and yet many of us still don't know how what to say or how to support friends and family members when they are going through this type of loss.  Not...

**Trigger Warning: Pregnancy & Infant Loss   It feels like a beautiful full circle in many ways to be writing to Madison Mom. I grew up in Southern Wisconsin, went to college at UW-Madison and lived and worked in Madison for...

High-risk pregnancy denotes a variety of common conditions. Maternal-fetal specialists can help navigate the unknown. Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, learning you have a high-risk pregnancy can be very unsettling. A high-risk pregnancy may be related to...

  For many new moms, breastfeeding can be a challenge, all while they are learning to adapt to less (or zero) sleep, the health and care of a tiny child and healing from pregnancy and childbirth. It can be a...

Whether you’re planning to get pregnant or expecting a baby, the maternity team at SSM Health is excited to partner with you. Pregnancy, especially for first-time parents, can be daunting. The team at SSM Health offers comprehensive, coordinated care...

Until I became a parent, I was often baffled by what to give a mom or family when they had a second (or third or fourth!) child. First babies are so easy to shop for; there are showers and...

This summer our family will be welcoming a new little band member to our bunch! We are all over the moon excited for our newest little blessing to make his/her debut later this summer. It will be quite an adventure having...

Preparing for your baby and the changes he or she will bring is a big part of your pregnancy. There are times of excitement and times of overwhelming emotion. From family planning to ensuring a successful delivery, SSM Health...

Many women know midwives offer support during labor and delivery, but did you know you can see a midwife for Primary Reproductive Care, too? Certified Nurse-Midwives are Registered Nurses with advanced education and training in midwifery and advanced practice...

It all started when a labor and delivery nurse (Andrea) and a social work (Erin) became friends. Working together at a major healthcare organization, they realized that they both believed that wellness continued on after their patients left their office...

During my first pregnancy, I was SUPER anxious about breastfeeding. The internet was jam-packed with horror stories: poor latches, poor supplies, weak sucks, infections, blocked ducts, cracked nipples, and so, so much pain—both physical and emotional. Every mom I talked to had her own angle on the...

We all have one. A moment from our past we wish we could return to. Not to necessarily re-live it, but to give our younger selves a message…. a word of encouragement, advice or to share some of the...