A healthy weight and body mass index (BMI) can help regulate your menstrual cycle and help boost your fertility chances. You should try to aim for a BMI between 19 and 24. If you have a BMI below or above that, check with your health care provider before trying to conceive. Not sure what your…

Having a baby is one of life’s greatest moments for new parents. Anxiously awaiting the arrival of a new member of the family comes with many firsts, milestones and discoveries. Emotions are high as mom and dad count fingers and toes and claim baby’s eyes and nose. For second-time mom, Rachel Satarawala, those first hours…

Peggy V. Helmerich Women’s Health Center lactation consultant Cheryl Coleman shares these tips to help nursing mothers when it comes time to pump. Many new mothers choose to pump and store expressed milk to feed their infants while they are at work, school, or for many other reasons.  Pumping may seem easy, but there are…

One of the earliest and most prolific oil discoveries in Oklahoma occurred just outside of Cushing, Okla., in 1912. The then-small but thriving town grew quickly as the oil industry firmly planted roots in what is known today as the pipeline crossroads of the world. In those early years of discovery and drilling, the Cushing-Drumright…

It is never easy to leave your baby when it is time to return to work. However, Hillcrest Medical Center NICU RN Lauren Wyzard had one less obstacle when she returned after having her second child nearly a year ago. “To have a place where you can come and relax and know that you are…

Nurseries have certainly come a long way. For first-time parents scrolling through Pinterest, it can be a bit intimidating. Just a glance at the popular blog “Project Nursery” and their “Most Viewed Nurseries of 2012” will reveal image after image of perfectly appointed spaces that rival what used to be the premiere room of the…

What causes a hot flash? Hot flashes, or the feeling of warmth that spreads throughout the body of women prior to or during menopause, is still a mystery to health care providers. What causes hot flashes remains unknown; while the sensation of heat has been attributed to the complex hormonal changes that accompany menopause, which…

Thank you to the sweet family who wrote in to the Tulsa World regarding their experience at the Peggy V. Helmerich Women’s Health Center. We honor the special responsibilty and opportunity to be a part of the families we meet every day. We would like to thank all the nurses and doctors who work at…

Is it okay to breastfeed if the mother has the flu? Flu season is upon us and as a reminder, breastfeeding mothers should continue to breastfeed their children even if they become sick.  Your best protection and your baby’s best protection is to stay away from large crowds of people, be diligent about washing your…