Recovering from surgery is tough on anyone, but for a mom who’s trying to care for a brand-new baby – it’s a more challenging scenario than most. Plus, managing pain after a surgical procedure often involves the use of narcotics – which isn’t an ideal situation for a breastfeeding mom or a newborn baby. That’s […]
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Our Love Light Family: Stacy and Jonathan Holley
In January, Stacy and Jonathan Holley of Raleigh found out they were pregnant and were overwhelmed with joy. On February 12, that joy was tripled when their OB/GYN discovered Stacy was pregnant with triplets. Three baby boys! The Holleys did as any expecting couple would do. They told family and friends the exciting news, began […]
Is WakeMed supportive of a vaginal birth after a c-section (VBAC)?
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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