Raising the Standard for Moms and Babies Across Louisiana
Three FMOLHS hospitals have earned Birth Ready designations from LaPQC, recognizing their commitment to exceptional care for moms and babies…
Rest Is Not a Luxury: Why Women Need Sleep to Thrive
When your days are packed with meetings, carpool duty, errands, dinner prep and maybe just a moment to catch your…
From Patient to Partner: A Journey Through Maternity with a Pregnancy Navigator
Stephanie King, RN, BSN, didn’t always see herself as a nurse. Growing up in Youngsville, she first pursued a path in cosmetology, earning her license and making people feel their best. But nursing was in her blood. Her mother worked as a labor and delivery nurse for more than 40 years, and Stephanie found herself…
The Power of Primary Care
Take the first step to take care of your health and start a relationship with a primary care provider. It’s…
Why Every Woman Needs Both a PCP and an OB-GYN
Regular check-ins with an OB-GYN are essential for women’s health. But we also know women have other medical concerns that need to be addressed. You are more than the sum of your lady parts. Even with regular well-woman exams, annual primary care visits are important for women’s health and well-being. Establishing primary care ensures women…
5 Reasons You Need a PCP, Especially if You’re a Woman
Welcome to the world of adulting, where taking charge of your health becomes essential. You may have heard the term “PCP” or “GP” floating around the healthcare space. Primary care physician, or PCP, simply means a doctor who handles your general health needs, from routine check-ups to managing chronic conditions. GP, or general practitioner, internist,…
Considering Natural Childbirth? Here’s What You Need to Know
“Natural” childbirth is defined differently by different people, but the goal of all childbirth is the same: healthy mom, healthy baby and a good experience for both. Katherine Greene, CNM, and Mary Jazayeri, WHNP, CNM, certified nurse midwives at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital, explain the nuances of natural childbirth and what…
Choose The Right Care for Your Birth: Consider Hospital-Based Certified Nurse Midwives
The essence of midwifery care is to promote physiologic birth, recognizing when interventions may be necessary and fostering shared decision-making…
How Women Can Listen to their Bodies and Hormones for Best Health
Hormones and the roles they play in women’s health are having a moment on social media, but the claims, quips and memes may do more harm than good. “Just because it’s on the internet doesn’t make it true,” says Karroll Payne, MD, an obstetrician and gynecologist with Our Lady of the Angels Health. Dr. Payne…
