Family & Parenting
Motherhood is a transformative journey that deeply affects a woman’s mental health, bringing both joy and significant challenges. However, these struggles aren’t just limited to pregnancy and postpartum. About 12% of women in the U.S. face infertility, which can take a deep emotional toll. In today’s episode, MetroHealth OB-GYN Dr. Alexandra Berra explores common mental […]
New mothers and their families can face various challenges when breastfeeding, including difficulties with milk production, latching and pain. Breast milk is one of the only products that can provide all the nutrients infants need throughout their first year of life. Despite this, only 24% of infants are exclusively breastfed at six months and only […]
Delivering about 3,000 babies a year, the team at MetroHealth provides individualized care for each mother and baby to start life with the healthiest possible outcome. In today’s episode, we will speak with Amy Lowell, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Midwife (APRN-CNM) and discuss what expecting mothers can do throughout their pregnancy journey […]
From those very first checkups to guiding your child through growth milestones and illnesses, your pediatrician becomes a key part of your parenting team. But with so many options in providers, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. In today’s episode, we’ll speak with Dr. Lynn Milliner, Pediatrician at MetroHealth, on how expecting […]
The MetroHealth Maternal-Fetal Medicine program is the longest-standing training program for high-risk pregnancies in Cleveland. Whether you have existing health concerns when you become pregnant or you develop issues during your pregnancy, it is important to be seen by a maternal-fetal medicine provider for both a healthy pregnancy and baby. In today’s episode, we’ll be […]
If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, a healthy child starts with great prenatal care. In today’s episode, OB-GYN Dr. Clodagh Mullen at MetroHealth discusses the importance of prenatal care, how to choose the right provider for your prenatal care and what mothers can expect during each trimester of their pregnancy.
A girl with a present and affirming Black dad grows and glows up differently. She knows what love sounds like. She recognizes what it looks like when a man respects her boundaries. She isn’t easily swayed by surface-level attention, because she’s been seen deeply all her life. Her father has already told her that she […]
Cassie was reportedly rushed to a New York hospital’s labor and delivery unit.
As a mother, Michelle Obama wanted her children to have a childhood that was as normal as possible given their status as First Daugthers.
Motherhood is a journey filled with challenges, celebrations, and powerful connections. In this episode, we explore the many dimensions of being a mom—from building strong family bonds after divorce to the joys of navigating motherhood together, learning as moms, and celebrating the uniqueness of blended families. Each story shared is a testament to the strength […]
There has been a significant push by Black parents to normalize the idea of a Black Santa, especially for children.
After the loss of her baby, Jadacy Shepard Engram used her grief to help other mothers process their loss through culinary therapy.
