Pregnancy

Derrick and Katie Sova Family

Love, courage & hope

by Courtney Messenbaugh

Expectant parents share journey when unexpected miscarriage occurs

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Three decades, 3 million ounces of liquid gold

by Debra Melani

Colorado’s Mothers’ Milk Bank marks 30 years

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Putting babies first

by Debra Melani

Sky Ridge works toward boosting infant bonding, breastfeeding

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Kanga Care NICU nurses

Kangaroo Care Benefits Bonding in the NICU

by Debra Melani

Kangaroo Care enriches outcomes for Rose babies, families

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Carrying the Weight

by Lisa Marshall

For moms-to-be, what they eat, gain can set baby up for life of obesity, disease

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Cold and cough medicines for youngsters a no-no

by Keri Mitchell

Dr. Brian Gablehouse often gets the plea in the middle of the night: “Please tell me what I can do for my baby’s cough,” a worried and sleep-deprived parent begs over the phone. Unfortunately, if the child is 6 or under, Gablehouse’s answer is: Not much.

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Dr. Bradley Kurtz

A Long History. A Bright Future. Advanced Pediatric Associates grows with its families.

by Debra Melani

For Dr. Bradley Kurtz, a bit of nostalgia surrounds Advanced Pediatric Associates’ most recent expansion. As he looks forward to seeing patients at the practice’s newest office in Denver’s Stapleton community, he will be carrying on tradition and going home.

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Postnatal Mindfulness Meditation

by Maribeth Neelis

Meditation evokes images of solitude, but it actually can have a positive impact on your interpersonal relationships and interactions. One possible explanation: mindfulness meditation increases self-awareness.

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Calming the three C’s

by Debra Melani

Constipation, Colds/coughs & Colic (OH MY!)

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Steven Grover, MD

Fact or fallacy? Many pregnancy myths are a little of both

by Debra Melani

Dr. Steven Grover, OB/GYN and department chair of Women’s Services at Sky Ridge Medical Center, helped us sift out the truth in a number of perplexing pregnancy issues. Here is his best take-home advice:

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