Couplet Care: Strengthening the Bonds of Families

At Danville Regional Medical Center (DRMC) new mothers, fathers and family members share one of the happiest experiences of their lives with a team of caring and compassionate professionals who believe in making the moment as fabulous as it should be. “Nothing takes the place of helping to bring a new life into the world,”… Continue reading Couplet Care: Strengthening the Bonds of Families

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 checklist of the things you should discuss with your doctor if you are considering becoming pregnant: Family planning and choices for birth control. Taking 400 to 800 micrograms of folic acid every day… Continue reading Prenatal Care: Talking to Your Doctor

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 raw meats, poultry, and seafood from touching other foods or surfaces and cook raw meat thoroughly. Clean, handle, cook, and chill food properly to prevent foodborne illness. Wash produce before eating it. Wash cooking… Continue reading Pregnancy Do’s and Don’ts

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, it can also improve a woman’s ability to deliver a healthy baby. Preconception Preconception health means knowing how a woman’s health could affect her unborn child should she become pregnant. For… Continue reading Planning for Pregnancy

Top 10 Things to Take with You to the Hospital when Having a Baby

1.  Your birth plan, if you have one. 2.  Lip balm because your lips may get extremely dry. 3.  Men’s Crew socks are comfortable. 4.  Loose pajamas and slippers will come in handy. Some women may prefer clogs. 5.  Hair bands or clips to keep your hair out of your face during delivery. 6.  Your… Continue reading Top 10 Things to Take with You to the Hospital when Having a Baby