39 Things That Change After Having a Baby
You learn what unconditional love really means. – Patricia Hooker-Moss
You have to schedule spontaneity. –Michelle Trainor
You fin...
9 Months Equals 39 Weeks
Many people think of pregnancy as lasting for nine months. Basic math would indicate that nine months times 4 weeks in a month is 36 weeks. But, in re...
Prenatal Care: Talking to Your Doctor
Preconception care can improve your chances of becoming pregnant, having a healthy pregnancy, and delivering a healthy baby. Here is a helpful checkli...
Pregnancy Do’s and Don’ts
Do’s
See your doctor regularly.
Continue taking folic acid throughout your pregnancy.
Eat a variety of healthy foods.
When cooking, keep r...
Planning for Pregnancy
Every parent wants to have a healthy baby. Planned pregnancy not only helps parents to be well-informed and well-prepared at every stage of pregnancy,...
Fourth Time’s the Charm
Dan and Renee’ Veasey have been married for fourteen years and have four children after recently welcoming baby Joah on February 17, 2014, at Danvil...
8 Things You Need to Know Before Going to the Emergency Room
8 Things you need to know before going to the Emergency Room to make sure you have the best emergency room visit possible.
The Emergency Room (ER) ...
Am I Having a Heart Attack?
You’re watching television when you notice a change in your breathing. You feel every breath, whereas just minutes before your favorite show held yo...
Getting Back to Life After an Accident or Emergency
Life can often bring accidents and unexpected emergencies. A simple trip to the grocery store – even a quick jog around the block - can end up as an...
End-of-Life Decisions
“How long do I have to live?”
It’s one of the hardest questions to consider for those with advanced, incurable diseases, such as terminal cance...
Stand United Against Cancer
Cancer affects all of us in some way or another. The American Cancer Society projects 1,660,290 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed this year alone....
Overcoming Cancer Fatigue
The term fatigue is looped in with “tiredness” which everyone experiences. A good night’s sleep usually refreshes the body. But fatigue is a la...
Sleeping with Pain
Sleep is one of the most important components of a healthy lifestyle. But, at times, pain can make sleep nearly impossible. Insufficient sleep can hav...
Feeling the Best During Cancer Treatment
“Over the last 15 to 20 years, there has been tremendous growth of scientific research on cancer treatment,” Dr. Bill Gai, of Danville Hematology ...