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…

Colorectal cancer is one of the deadliest of all cancers. However, with early detection, it is also one of the most preventable. The CDC reports 60 percent of Americans between the ages of 50 and 75 receive regular screenings, which is an improvement in recent years, yet shy of their goal of 70 percent by…

We love suspense. When it comes to finding out the sex of your baby, there are few things more thrilling. For most expectant couples, the big reveal happens around the 20 week ultrasound. After counting fingers and toes, the next question is usually “Is it a boy or a girl?” In recent years, couples have…

At 39 weeks pregnant, Kelli Baker was ready to meet her baby boy. Baker had been on bed rest to prevent pre-term labor since the second week of October. “She worked hard to get this baby to this point,” says Utica Park Clinic OBGyn Dr. William Harris. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012 just before noon, Dr.…

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…