OBSTETRICS BLOG
February is Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart health. Pregnancy can put extra stress on the heart which can expose...
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
February 4, 2025
Iberia Medical Center

The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists (ACOG) recognizes January 23, 2025 as Maternal Health Awareness Day. Government data...
Maternal Health Awareness: Doing Our Part
January 14, 2025
Iberia Medical Center

How Stress Influences Pregnancy While long-term stress during pregnancy can be associated with negative pregnancy outcomes like preterm...
Managing Stress During the Holidays
December 10, 2024
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In the United States, preterm birth affects about 1 of every 10 infants born. A developing baby goes through important growth throughout...
November is National Prematurity Awareness Month
November 12, 2024
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October is SIDS Awareness Month. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) accounts for a large portion of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death...
SIDS Awareness Month
October 24, 2024
Iberia Medical Center

We've been delivering babies for more than 60 years, specializing in a highly personalized, memorable birthing experience. We're proud...
LaPQC Birth Ready Designation
September 3, 2024
Iberia Medical Center

August is National Breastfeeding Month- a month dedicated to celebrating and promoting breastfeeding and the benefits that come with it....
August is National Breastfeeding Month
August 1, 2024
Iberia Medical Center

July is Group B Streptococcus Awareness Month. What is Group B Streptococcus? Group B Streptococcus, GBS, is a common bacterium found in...
Group B Streptococcus and Pregnancy
July 18, 2024
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The purchase of new state-of-the-art bassinets is part of Iberia Medical Center’s ongoing commitment to providing the highest standard of...
Infant Rooming In: Yes, Please!
June 13, 2024
Iberia Medical Center

Gestational diabetes can be a difficult diagnosis for expecting mothers, but we want you to know that you are not alone.
Gestational Diabetes
July 26, 2023
Iberia Medical Center

Rooming-In during your hospital stay helps new moms prepare for going home with baby. New moms like the idea of getting as much sleep as...
Rooming-In: Many Benefits for Mom and Baby!
June 2, 2023
Iberia Medical Center

Dedicated gym-goers may wonder how their workouts will change during pregnancy. While keeping a regular exercise routine when expecting...
Pregnancy Fitness
February 2, 2023
Iberia Medical Center

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