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… begins before becoming pregnant. Regardless of how much you weigh, every woman should expect to put on some weight. Women, who are normal weight, meaning you have a BMI between 18 and 25, … among some women that if they don’t gain a lot of weight during pregnancy, they’ll get rid of their fat. Unfortunately, pregnancy doesn’t work that way. Not gaining weight means you’ll actually end up using your own muscle mass to feed your …

… If you’ve had a baby or are expecting, you’ve likely heard about the importance of skin-to-skin care, which is often referred to as kangaroo care. It’s a concept that was developed in the 1970s and was thought to promote bonding and breastfeeding by holding Baby skin-to-skin against your bare chest. …

… recently found that fewer than 4 percent of people who qualify for lung cancer screenings ever get them.   Screening for Lung Cancer Low-dose computed tomography, or a low-dose CT scan , is the only recommended screening test for lung cancer. It’s the only way to find the earliest stages of the disease, when there are no outward signs or symptoms and the …

… with head or neck cancer and will likely need surgery. A quick internet search is sure to fill you with all kinds of fear and anxiety, as well as more questions than you can keep track … in after the procedure?” My reply: “I may be working on your head and neck, but when it comes to pain, I’ve also got your back.” Addressing anxiety Pain management is complex, especially in … pills, they’re not necessarily experiencing intolerable pain; they might simply fear it will get there. Again, it all goes back to managing anxiety. Informing patients of the pain management …

… Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital and Methodist Fremont Health have teams specially trained to care for patients with behavioral health challenges ; and each of our hospitals offers compassionate care and support to victims of sexual assault, human trafficking or domestic violence . Our staff members are dedicated to providing personalized care and determining the best treatment plan – whether it includes discharge from the emergency department, admission to …

… June 23 looked to be just another day in the office for former labor and delivery nurse Alicia McWilliams, BSN, … fast-paced thrill of labor and delivery . She had no idea she was about to experience the best of both worlds that Wednesday morning during a routine appointment for Amy File, who was 30 … said. “So, without really thinking, I grabbed some gloves, walked in and asked if she could get on the bed so I could see what was going on. She was definitely in a different state of being …

… The silent killer Known as the “silent killer,” high blood pressure causes or contributes to 1,100 deaths every day in the United States. Unfortunately, many people don’t have symptoms … is, quite a lot! How do I know if I have high blood pressure? More often than not, the only way to know if you have high blood pressure, or hypertension, is to check!  Symptoms of high … that — guidelines. Your provider will work with you and use clinical judgement to decide the best blood pressure range for you. What can I do to lower my blood pressure and risk of heart …

… Six things to think before you drink Many of us like to cut loose and have a drink to toast in the new year. … to stand away from the table with the party snacks. Volunteer to be the designated driver. The best way to stop yourself from overdrinking and derailing your diet is to avoid drinking altogether. …

… and separation, we’re quickly approaching some of our most difficult choices yet: what to do about Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah.    The holidays couldn’t be happening at a … and most of the country are out of control, with no possibility of decreasing enough for us to have risk-free traditional holiday celebrations. Thanksgiving is coinciding with hundreds of … the celebration. If that’s not possible, limit your contact with others as much as you can.  Get a COVID-19 test shortly before. Remember that this is a snapshot in time, and it’s still …

… Nancy Kracher, spending time with her 7-year-old granddaughter means everything. The two love to draw, play games, shop and visit Lauritzen Gardens and the Omaha Children’s Museum. They had … crawled to where my phone was and called my daughter. She and her husband came, and I tried to get up but couldn’t. I knew something was wrong with that leg.” Nancy was taken to Methodist … were so good at explaining what was going to happen, and that put me at ease. They both had a way about them to reassure me that it’d be OK. And it was.” Held remembers Nancy’s initial …