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 responsibility 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 OB-GYN 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…

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Wednesday they were taking action against the makers of the Nap Nanny, a popular product among parents to help their babies sleep, following the deaths of five infants and dozens of complaints. In media reports, the Commission says they have been trying for five months to work with the…

Some women handle pregnancy well… very well in fact. These are the women who seem to radiate with a glow. Their skin has never looked better and they appear to enjoy everything about their pregnancy. There is an explanation to support this new-found glow.  When you are pregnant, your body produces up to 50% more…

Even though it is only September, it is time to start thinking about getting a flu shot. Did you know flu outbreaks begin as early as October, though the height of flu season typically does not occur until February? If you have concerns about the flu shot, here are some common questions we have answered…

Even though it is only September, it is time to start thinking about getting a flu shot. Did you know flu outbreaks begin as early as October, though the height of flu season typically does not occur until February? If you have concerns about the flu shot, here are some common questions we have answered…