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For some couples, having a baby is an easy process. The male partner provides the sperm, and the female partner provides the egg and uterus. In same-sex relationships, however, the process is more complex.  A lesbian relationshipIn a lesbian relationship, the simplest path to conception is for one p…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hearing loss is one of the most common birth defects in the United States. However, the earlier children are identified as deaf or hard of hearing, the sooner they can begin receiving services that allow them to overcome those challe…

This new space will improve overall health, teach coping skills and manage behaviors by providing structured indoor and outdoor exercise opportunities. New exercise and recreational equipment will help lower anxiety, build relationships, teach skills and improve mood. According to John Franzen, M…

The ongoing battle against COVID-19 has been fought valiantly by health care workers across the nation. It’s taken a frightening toll on patients, their families and caregivers who’ve been overwhelmed by the physical and mental exhaustion of material and staff shortages – often enduring the disease …

A quick cell phone video captures a beautiful moment for soon-to-be Mrs. Nikki Morton. It's almost here! 5 more days!  Here's my beautiful size-10 dress I finally fit into!" Morton smiles and spins in her gown during one of her final dress fittings before her April wedding.  There was a time whe…

OMAHA – Methodist Health System is proud to announce the opening of a new referral-based clinic dedicated to helping patients with age-related and cognitive health challenges.The Geriatric Assessment Clinic at Methodist Physicians Clinic Indian Hills offers full geriatric evaluations and acts as a c…

The first baby born in Council Bluffs this year was welcomed to the world by her parents at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday.Lisa Johnson and Darrian Irlbeck, of Avoca, are the proud parents of Evalyn James Irlbeck.She is the couple’s first child, weighing in at 6 pounds, 10 …

On Christmas morning, Rochelle Swanson, a 39-year-old registered nurse with Methodist Hospital, realized something wasn't right when she tried to pick up a large item. "It took me a minute and I was like, 'Something’s wrong here.' I just felt slow. My thoughts were there, but my body was slow, and …

While it’s often discussed and treated as a luxury, sleep is a necessity – and you’re likely not getting enough. The body doesn’t “get used to” or adapt to little sleep. In fact, denying yourself at least seven hours each night can have some adverse health effects.Short term, you could experience:Me…

Helping get a mom, baby and family through a difficult pregnancy with a healthy outcome was one of many reasons Emily Patel, MD, became a maternal-fetal medicine specialist. After living the past several years in Durham, N.C., where she completed her maternal-fetal medicine fellowship, Dr. Patel w…