Women’s Health

As the director of the OB unit at your local rural community hospital, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing some of life’s most beautiful moments—newborns taking their first breath, families coming together in joy, and mothers beginning the incredible journey of feeding their babies.

With around 170 deliveries a year, we may be a small unit, but our commitment to supporting our families is anything but small. One of the most important parts of newborn care we talk about with our moms and families is breastfeeding—a powerful, natural way to nourish your baby that also brings lifelong benefits for both mother and child.

Pregnancy: Supporting your partner begins with pregnancy. Communicating with your partner about her needs allows you to better understand what you can do to be there for. Just some ideas are to be there to help with errands or tasks, attend doctors’ appointments, attend prenatal and baby education classes. Talk together about what you both would like to experience during the labor and delivery experience.