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Parents hold their newborn baby immediately after a c-section.

Birth Motherhood

What is a Gentle Cesarean?

A gentle C-section (also called a family-centered cesarean) is a growing movement to bring more…

Dr. Green MomJune 12, 2025

A pregnant woman is supported by her husband and midwife.

Birth Motherhood Postpartum Recovery Pregnancy

Assembling Your Birth Team: Who’s Who & How to Choose The Right Support For Your Pregnancy

Whether you're planning a home birth, hospital birth, or a birth center birth, assembling a…

Dr. Green MomMay 22, 2025

Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib)

What Is Haemophilus Influenzae & Hib? Haemophilus influenzae is a type of bacteria that can…

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)

What is MMR? MMR stands for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. The MMR vaccine is a…

A young girl lays in bed with a thermometer in her mouth.

Pneumococcal Disease

What Is Pneumococcal Disease? Pneumococcal disease is a condition caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae.…

A mother feels the forehead of her feverish child.

Rotavirus

What is Rotavirus? Rotavirus is a virus that primarily affects the digestive system, leading to…

A doctor checks a patient's blood pressure. (hypertension)

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

We've never had to worry about kiddos with high blood pressure. Unfortunately, today the risk…

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