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The Flu Shot During Pregnancy: Myths Debunked
Pregnant women are faced with so many decisions. If your due date is around flu season, deciding whether or not to get the flu shot is probably at the top of your mind. There are a lot of varying opinions and myths surrounding getting the flu shot during pregnancy, and it can be easy to […]
Read More »How Deliveries Have Changed Over the Years
Here at Walnut Hill, our staff has been in practice for over 100 years combined. With that experience comes stories of lives changed, countless procedures, and even seeing how deliveries have changed over the years. In this video, we interview Dr. John Bertrand, who is in his 38th year of practice as an OBGYN physician, […]
Read More »Walnut Hill’s Own Katie Neely Shares Her Pregnancy Story
Katie Neely is a women’s health nurse practitioner at Walnut Hill. She spends her days at the office guiding patients through the entire pregnancy process. However, this past year, Neely’s role was reversed as she became the patient while expecting her first child. Our very own Dr. Julie Hagood and Dr. Jane Nokleberg helped her […]
Read More »Lauren Przybyl and Dr. Richards Raise Awareness for HELLP Syndrome
HELLP syndrome is a life-threatening liver disorder that very few people have heard about. Our very own Dr. Hampton Richards delivered Lauren Przybyl’s baby boy six weeks early, as she herself was diagnosed with HELLP syndrome. During an interview with FOX 4, Dr. Richards explains the symptoms and pregnancy complications of the rare HELLP disorder. […]
Read More »Creative Ways to Announce Your Pregnancy on Facebook
We are suckers when it comes to a good pregnancy announcement on Facebook. Whether it’s creative photos of families, pets or props, we have seen some great pregnancy announcements. We’ve put together a few of our favorites for expecting families. Get creative with your photos Photo Source: http://imgur.com/RfAW53q This photo has had more than 866,000 […]
Read More »Zika Virus and Planning Pregnancy
If you are planning on getting pregnant in the near future, it’s important to know how to protect you and your baby from the Zika virus. The Zika virus is typically spread through the bite of an infected mosquito and can cause minor symptoms. However, the real concern arises when a woman who is pregnant contracts […]
Read More »Classes and Resources for First Time Dads in Dallas
Becoming a first-time dad can conjure every emotion – from unbridled to joy to understandable nervousness. Mom may be doing the heavy lifting for a while, but it’s a good idea to prep yourself for your growing family. Whether you have a few baby-wrangling skills on hand or if you’ve never held a newborn, the Dallas […]
Read More »Top 5 “Mommy and Me” Fitness Classes in Dallas
1. Oh Baby! Fitness Oh Baby! Fitness offers a variety of programs and is a partner of Texas Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. Liza ter Kuile, Fitness Operator and instructor for Oh Baby! Fitness in Dallas, has always had a passion for health. After experiencing postpartum depression with all three of her children, Liza was inspired to […]
Read More »ThermiVA For Post Pregnancy
Vaginal Tightening After Giving Birth Women’s bodies go through one of the greatest transformations during pregnancy and delivery. Almost everything changes both physically and emotionally. Women have to go through watching their hips widen, feet grow larger, getting bigger breasts, and having stretched skin. During vaginal birth, some women have a more difficult delivery based […]
Read More »What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag for Delivery
Expecting mothers often blame their sudden forgetfulness on “pregnancy brain.” Whether or not this is a real thing, pregnant women have a lot on their minds, especially given all of the changes happening both physically and emotionally. With this in mind, we have put together a go- to checklist of what to pack in your […]
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Read More »Quitting Smoking While Pregnant: Here Are Our Best Tips
According to the American Pregnancy Association, 12 to 20 percent of pregnant women are smokers. Besides endangering her own health, a mom-to-be who still smokes also puts her baby’s health at risk. Tragically, more than 1,000 babies born in the United States die each year because their mothers smoked during pregnancy. Pregnant women who quit […]
Read More »Weighing the Pros and Cons of Wine Consumption During Pregnancy
Pregnancy comes with some definite rules on things to avoid – like certain types of seafood and heavy lifting – but the rules regarding wine aren’t quite as clear. Is it okay to enjoy an occasional glass, or should you stay away from it altogether? Research studies have produced results that support both sides of the […]
Read More »The First Trimester Pregnancy Guide: Questions, Concerns, and the Things the Internet Forgot to Tell You
Congratulations! You’re having a baby, and that’s a pretty big deal. Already, you may be stocking up on pregnancy knowledge from books and the internet and it can be a little overwhelming. Some sources may contradict each other on the amount of exercise you are allowed to do, and then there’s the debate on whether […]
Read More »Pregnancy Brain & Other Pregnancy Myths
Do you suffer from momnesia? Growing another life in your belly certainly requires a lot of work: you’re eating and sleeping more, and trying to accomplish everyday tasks while exhausted. In the middle of all of that, it’s easy to forget where you put your keys, or even what your firstborn’s name is. The phenomenon […]
Read More »Stop Caving to Cravings: Junk Food Linked to Premature Delivery
Nutella is no longer a girl’s best friend. Old habits die hard, but in this case you may want to hurry up and kill it: a study has linked high amounts of junk food in a diet to preterm delivery in pregnancy. Whether you’re used to demolishing a Snickers bar to conquer that 2:30 p.m. […]
Read More »10 Common Questions About Pregnancy
Whether you’re trying or you’re on baby number three, you’re bound to have a few questions regarding the process of pregnancy and birth.
Read More »Healthcare Connections: Keri and Pace Tonn
A story to make you go “awww”. Once the sniffles go away and you’re not wondering what on earth is making your back ache, you may not think about your doctor. In fact, when you’re leaving to pick up your prescriptions, you’ve already forgotten about the person hard at work behind you. Sometimes, however, extraordinary […]
Read More »Naturally Improving Blood Circulation During Pregnancy
It’s no secret that your body is undergoing some serious changes during the nine months it takes to create a baby, but you may not realize the effect it has on your health. While you know about the swelling and the potential hair loss, your circulation often falls to the back of your mind. Although […]
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