At Progress West Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, babies who arrive much earlier than their due date or who reach their due date but have health concerns receive special care in the NICU, ensuring they get the best start in life. Dr. Emily Fishman, a WashU Medicine neonatologist who sees infants in the newborn ICU, shares more about the extraordinary care babies receive.
Menopause is a time in life when a woman’s cycle starts to change, and the ovaries stop releasing eggs for fertilization resulting in lowering levels of estrogen.
Samantha Bauer and Alec Broeker, of St. Charles, Missouri, were expecting their baby’s arrival in March 2023. Samantha’s pregnancy had been relatively uneventful; however, at 36 weeks, there were concerns that the baby might be measuring small. Her Ob/Gyn, Jamie Puckett, MD, who practices at Progress West Hospital, sent her for an ultrasound. The ultrasound confirmed the baby’s size was small for the week of pregnancy. It also showed insufficient blood flow to
the baby and low fluid around the baby. In addition, Samantha had suddenly developed high blood pressure, or hypertension, despite it being stable up until that week.
July 2023 - Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is one of the leading causes of death among babies. While nothing can completely prevent SIDS, following safe sleep practices through your baby's first birthday can greatly reduce the risk. Follow the ABCDs of safe sleep for all sleep times, including naps.
An obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB/GYN, plays a vital role in the care of a woman’s overall health and wellbeing throughout her life. Therefore, it’s important to feel comfortable and confident in the provider you choose. Read a few tips to help you find the right ob/gyn care for you.