Every new parent wants one thing at bedtime: peace of mind. While many baby sleep products are marketed as must-haves, some can pose serious risks. Learn what safe sleep really looks like and which popular products don’t belong in your baby’s sleep space.

Chelsea expected her visit home to Kentucky to be a brief stop before returning to Germany for the rest of her pregnancy. Instead, an unexpected early labor brought her to St. Elizabeth Healthcare where her family found expert NICU care, comfort and support.

When pregnancy and labor didn’t go according to plan, Samantha knew she could count on St. Elizabeth’s midwifery team. The guidance and reassurance of her nurse midwife helped her stay focused, confident and supported throughout her birth journey.

Midwives at St. Elizabeth provide care for women at every stage of life, from the adolescence stage into menopause. Through a unified midwifery practice, patients benefit from education and support that evolves with their health needs.

Find Strength in Every Story. Share Your Own. Becoming a mom is one of life’s most powerful journeys. It’s filled with moments of excitement, uncertainty and joy. Whether you’re learning about early signs of pregnancy, exploring pregnancy symptoms week-by-week, or preparing for delivery, you’ll find care that listens, supports and celebrates you — through every stage of pregnancy and beyond. At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, …

Experiencing a pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman’s life. In addition to all the steps to prepare for the healthy new arrival of her baby, an expecting mom should also make a point of checking in on her own health — especially when it comes to her heart. A woman’s body undergoes many changes during pregnancy, including increased …

Sisters Laura Smith and Marie Sartori grew up dreaming of being mothers. They’d often role-play with Barbies or baby dolls. Just two years apart, the sisters now have three children each. Marie welcomed her third child — a baby girl — at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Family Birth Place in March. Laura returned to the Family Birth Place in May for …

Someday, Veronica Williams and her husband Sean will have quite the story to tell their daughter Brooklynn about her birthday. That day, when Brooklynn entered the world, her mom came close to leaving it. It was March 9, 2022, weeks ahead of Brooklynn’s due date. For days, Veronica’s smartwatch had alerted her to an abnormally high heart rate. When she …

Bathing your newborn can seem daunting at first, if not downright scary. Newborns are tiny, and the idea of stripping them out of their warm onesies and swaddle blankets and subjecting them to a wet – and potentially slippery – bath might alarm you. Take a deep breath, arm yourself with these tips from Dr. Frederick Stine, DO, a Pediatrician …