Whooping Cough: What Parents Need to Know
June 27, 2025
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is on the rise in Louisiana and Mississippi. This preventable illness is making a
Local Pride, System Strength: ECMO Program Gives Young Mom a Second Chance at Life
May 22, 2025
Sometimes, how we healthcare is the strength of many hospitals acting as one ministry of healing. On a recent afternoon,
Motherhood Against the Odds: An Inspiring Journey
July 3, 2024
When a tragic accident left Katie Hughes paralyzed, her dreams of motherhood seemed impossible. But with unwavering faith and incredible
Embracing Motherhood and Community
June 11, 2024
When Katelyn Tageant first crossed paths with her future husband, Clay, she couldn’t imagine where life would lead them. Their
Considering Natural Childbirth? Here’s What You Need to Know
May 26, 2023
“Natural” childbirth is defined differently by different people, but the goal of all childbirth is the same: healthy mom, healthy
Choose The Right Care for Your Birth: Consider Hospital-Based Certified Nurse Midwives
May 26, 2023
The essence of midwifery care is to promote physiologic birth, recognizing when interventions may be necessary and fostering shared decision-making
Reducing Stroke Risk During Pregnancy
April 19, 2023
Pregnancy-related strokes are among the most common causes of serious, long-term disability after pregnancy. Fortunately, they are rare, happening in
ParentingU Podcast: Cleft Lip and Palate
November 14, 2022
Cleft lip and cleft palate are quite common, with one in 700 kids nationwide having such a diagnosis. Thanks to
ParentingU Podcast: Gestational Diabetes
November 2, 2022
Pregnancy bring about changes to insulin sensitivity and therefore blood sugar, and for some moms that can lead to gestational
ParentingU Podcast: Choosing a Pediatrician Before Your Baby Is Born
October 18, 2022
One of your first decisions as a parent—choosing your baby’s pediatrician—is also one of the most important. It’s key that
Eating Well During Pregnancy
March 25, 2022
Should you eat for two when you’re expecting a bundle of joy? Not quite, says Carmen Alexis Miller, MS,
Eating Well with Gestational Diabetes
March 24, 2022
Part of any pregnancy journey is the “orange drink test,” or a screening for gestational diabetes. This regular part of
New Moms and Babies Are Now Healthier Thanks to Rise Up at Our Lady of the Angels
March 8, 2022
In October 2023, The Advocate wrote about Rachel and Raedynn’s story, and the editorial board published this editorial about the
Five Tips to Help with Morning Sickness
February 4, 2022
Sometimes morning sickness can seem like a misnomer when you’re pregnant and feeling sick all day long. Morning sickness, or
More Than a Gender Reveal: What an Ultrasound Can Show About a Baby’s Heart
January 27, 2022
A 20-week anatomy scan, a standard for OB care for expecting moms, is exciting for parents because that’s typically the