Pregnancy

Mother of All Baby Showers Tampa New parents test out new stroller
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What to Expect at The Mother of All Baby Showers in Tampa in 2023

Oh, baby! The Mother of All Baby Showers presented by AdventHealth returns to Tampa Bay on Friday, November 10, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa.

Pelvic Floor Therapy, The HOPE Docs
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Pregnancy and Your Pelvic Floor: Why exercise and pelvic floor therapy matter

Your pelvic floor probably doesn’t come up in routine conversations with friends and family. However, if you’re pregnant or have had a baby, you’ve probably either thought about it or felt the impacts post-partum, even years after childbirth.

Baby Registry Top Picks
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Baby Registry Top Picks: Strollers, Bottles and High Chairs, oh my! 

There are endless things to consider when you are expecting, and putting together a baby registry may take the cake as one of the most overwhelming. With all the products on the market, and new ones coming out every day, it is no wonder we look to experts and friends when trying to make the best decisions for our little one. Let us take off a little of the pressure and give some of our top picks to get you started!

Kangaroo Care with Your Baby
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The Benefits of Kangaroo Care with your Baby

Dr. Lilly Chang, with the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Maternal, Fetal & Neonatal Institute shares the many benefits of practicing kangaroo care with your baby.

Probiotics and pregnancy
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Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby: Why Oral-Care Probiotics Matter During Pregnancy

Did you know that taking oral-care probiotics while pregnant can reduce the cavity rate in your young child for at least five years?

what causes darkened areolas
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Darkened Areolas Causes Explained by Dr. Jill

Darkened areolas & dark nipples during pregnancy? Dr Jill Hectman of Tampa Obstetrics, discusses darkening areolas during pregnancy.

Breastfeeding benefits and tips

Breastfeeding Month: Benefits and Tips for Moms-to-Be

Dr. Lily Chang, explains why breastmilk is nature’s perfect baby food, offers helpful tips, and the many benefits of breastfeeding.

Award-Winning Care For Baby and Mom: Tampa General Hospital
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Award-Winning Care For Baby and Mom: Tampa General Hospital

For the second year in a row, Tampa General has made Newsweek’s prestigious list as a Best Maternity Hospital of 2022.

free breastfeeding consultations in Tampa Bay

Where to go for FREE breastfeeding consultations in Tampa

Champions for Children and BayCare Health have teamed up to open two new clinics to provide free breastfeeding consultations.

Preventing Birth Defects
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Preventing Birth Defects and Keeping Baby Healthy During Pregnancy

Oftentimes moms can’t prevent birth defects or other complications, but there are some things moms can do to prevent hospitalization at birth.

St. Joseph’s Hospital-South NICU
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St. Joseph’s Hospital-South opens new NICU to care for the tiniest patients

The new Level II NICU at St. Joseph’s Hospital-South provides specialized around-the-clock care 24 hours a day, seven days a week for newborns and their mothers.

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What to pack in your hospital bag: An OB/GYN shares tips!

Dr. Jill Hechtman is a mom and OB/GYN, so she knows a thing or two about what you really need to pack in your hospital bag for baby!