Many women wonder…natural birth? or cesarean section? Well, statistics show that right now c-sections are one of the most common hospital procedures performed in the U-S. There are many benefits to the procedure, but one local mom says what happens after some women leave the operating room isn’t being discussed.
The mother we spoke to always [...]
Archive for April, 2009
The Great Debate
April 22, 2009
Mending Hearts
April 11, 2009
“Your newborn needs open heart surgery.” After 9 months of bonding with her unborn child, that’s the last thing any mother wants to hear! But, as drastic as it sounds, statistics show that one in every 125 children will undergo this major procedure.
We spoke to a mother who’s on a mission to make sure no one [...]
Here’s an Eye-Opener
April 3, 2009
Optometrists have a new tool on their hands called the “optomap”. It’s a digital scan that can diagnose serious problems. They say it’s a revolutionary exam that’s increasing in popularity each day.
Here’s why we found it interesting. Optometrists say it not only spots normal eye diseases. It also catches things like high blood pressure, high [...]
Superwoman Needs Sleep Too
April 1, 2009
When is a mother’s work ever done? I know many of you feel like you cook, clean, go to football and basketball games, dance and gymnastics meets. Some of you work and there’s always a debate as to what you give up in order to balance it all. Well ladies, the expert at Integris Sleep Disorders [...]
