Postpartum Depression – What Is It?
When do the “baby blues” become postpartum depression? Learn the signs and symptoms.
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Maternity
Pregnancy and Childbirth Matter in Hancock Regional’s Andis Women’s and Children’s Department
Any pregnant woman waiting to give birth understands the vulnerable nature of labor and delivery. Women are programmed to look for comfort and safety while laboring so that they feel at ease with the birthing process. Whether a woman has chosen a vaginal birth, cesarean, or has an emergent condit…Continue Reading.
Managing Postnatal Time During a Pandemic
As COVID-19 continues to storm through the world, putting a stop to many everyday social activities, life has somehow managed to carry on. Brides and grooms are still walking down aisles, neighbors are still talking about the weather (although it might be through a mask or across a driveway) and …Continue Reading.
What to do if you’re pregnant during COVID-19
Bringing a new baby into the world is one of life’s best moments. And it’s also a time when we need our medical care providers more than ever—before, during, and after the little bundle of joy arrives.
So, as we hear reports of the influx of COVID-19 patients into hospitals, it’s no surpr…Continue Reading.
Local Family and He Knows Your Name Ministry to Gift CuddleCot to Hancock Health
Greenfield, IN (November 30, 2018) – To honor their stillborn son and help other families grieving the loss of their babies, a family has donated the first CuddleCot to Hancock Regional Hospital. Hancock Regional Hospital will be receiving a CuddleCot, which is designed to help parents who suf…Continue Reading.
Baby’s First Photos
Hancock Health now has a newborn photographer located in the Andis Department of Hancock Regional Hospital! Her name is Shawna Durick and has been a photographer for 10 years. She has experience taking senior photos and newborn photos with Shawna Marie Photography.
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Talking Postpartum Depression: How Sharing Stories Can Help
Those suffering from postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety seem to benefit from talking with others who’ve had similar experiences.
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Building a Dream: Hancock Regional Hospital’s Maternity Expansion
Hancock Regional Hospital remains the county’s only maternity hospital. It’s the one place where area women and mothers can get maternity, nursery, obstetrics, gynecology, and pediatric services all in one place. And we’re expanding.
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What helps nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
Every woman is unique, and regardless of the length or degree of sickness you might feel during pregnancy, Hancock Regional Hospital offers some common techniques that may help ease your symptoms.
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Childbirth can be daunting. Preparation is crucial to ensure that mothers understand the process and the possible scenarios that could occur at the hospital. Here are four things expectant mothers can do to prepare.
Take a Birth Class
Register for a birth class to learn about and prepare for chi…Continue Reading.