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Is my breastfed baby getting enough to eat?
As a breastfeeding parent, it's important for you to be able to recognize the signs that your baby i...
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Salem Health welcomes Ronald McDonald Hospitality a la Carte
The Ronald McDonald House Charities' Hospitality a la Cart Program has officially arrived at Salem H...
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Parents give back to Salem Hospital NICU
Last fall, Austin was born prematurely and recovered in Salem Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Uni...
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March of Dimes auction bids mean so much to growing families
When you bid on items at our annual silent auction to support the March of Dimes, think of tiny baby...
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The do's and don'ts of safe sleep for babies
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is the leading cause of death in infants between 1 month and 1 year old...
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Salem Hospital is a Baby-Friendly hospital
Achieving the five-year Baby-Friendly designation is no easy task, but Salem Hospital rose to the ch...
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First baby of 2018 also gets jump-start on college
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Pregnant or breastfeeding? Avoid marijuana, even though it’s legal
In a 2015 position paper, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists discouraged the u...
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Nurse's caring stretches from Salem to Central America
Beth Ann says the majority of people in Honduras live below the poverty line. “Casita Copán is kind ...
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Family creates Colton’s Care Packs in memory of young son
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Safe sleep spaces for every baby
“This is such a relief. I didn’t know how we were going to afford a crib,” said one new mom who rece...
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Infant Safe Sleep Coalition receives $50k grant for safe sleep education
The funds will help hire a coordinator for education programs and purchase a supply of sleep boxes a...
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Experts share tips for safe breastfeeding diet
Salem Health lactation consultants give advice on what a breastfeeding mother should eat and drink t...
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Baby blues or something more serious?
It’s common to experience sadness or anxiety right after giving birth, but if those feelings linger...
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Welcome to first baby… what's her name?
Alas, Tim and Sadie M. of Salem were daunted with the task of naming their little girl — the first b...
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14 activities to enjoy or avoid while pregnant
“The key is to keep the same activity level and training intensity as prior to pregnancy — and not s...
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Less is more! What to bring to the hospital for labor and delivery
The arrival of your baby can be a chaotic time. Salem Health nurses recommend bringing less than wha...
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Frustration with crying infants and how PURPLE can help
Long bouts of crying, from days to weeks, can be incredibly stressful, frustrating and overwhelming....
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QUIZ: Are you ready to have a newborn?
There is so much that first-time parents learn in childbirth classes. See how much you already know!
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Moms refusing flu shot puts babies at risk
The flu virus is linked to complications such as premature births. Flu vaccinations in pregnant wome...