WakeMed Birth and Parent Education is excited to offer: Crawling and Above: Infant Nutrition Seminar This seminar is aimed at families of infants approaching 4 months and beyond. It will be facilitated by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Examiner (IBLCE), and it will focus on the following: Breastfeeding for the first year American Academy […]
Injured knee, sprained ankle, or possible broken bone? Where is the best place to get the care you need? Here’s a quick guide to help you figure out where to go in the event of an orthopaedic injury. Knowing where to go can save you significant time and money. When Should I Choose Urgent Care […]
Have you ever done something that gave you the sensation of feeling light headed or dizzy? Recently, UNC basketball coach, Roy Williams, suffered a vertigo attack, but Coach Williams isn’t alone. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), there are more than a dozen different types of balance disorders. Of […]
Join WakeMed Children’s Hospital as we partner with Marbles Kids Museum tomorrow, February 13th for I Heart to Play Day! About I Heart to Play Day Bring your family, and explore fun ways to get your heart pumping this Valentine’s Day weekend. Join in on a jump rope jam and dynamic dance party, and figure […]
Too often, heart disease is thought of as a male-only disease. However, women of all ages and backgrounds are just as much at risk. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States. By raising awareness about the importance of heart health, women can be empowered to take […]
Knowledge is power – especially when it comes to heart disease. It’s this knowledge that can help save the life of your mother, daughter, sister, grandmother – or other important female in your life. You Can Help Prevent Heart Disease in Women Help us spread awareness about women’s heart health by empowering women to become […]
Tomorrow (February 5th) is National Wear Red Day, and we’re participating in a colorful way: by wearing red! Whether it’s a hat, socks, lipstick, or other fashion item – grab it and wear it to help show your support for women who are surviving and thriving with heart disease. Wearing red is also a way […]
What are “pulses”? Pulses are part of the legume family, but the term “pulse” refers to the dried seed. When you think pulses, think of beans. Peas, chick peas, kidney beans – all provide a healthy source of protein; all are considered “pulses”, and all are part of the 2016 International Year of Pulses (IYP) […]
Your thyroid may be tiny, but it plays a BIG role in your overall health! National Thyroid Awareness month shines a light on thyroid awareness and the significant role that this gland plays in all of our lives. So, how do can you tell if your child has a problem with his/her thyroid? Thyroid Disorders […]
We get this question frequently from mothers who have had one or more c-sections and would prefer a vaginal birth with a subsequent pregnancy. We asked Seth Brody, OB/GYN and executive medical director for women’s services at WakeMed, to provide some guidance for expectant mothers on this question. Here is his answer: “In general, we […]
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