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$4M Grinnell Regional Medical Center Obstetrics Renovation & Expansion
Construction has begun for the expansion and renovation of the UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Regional Medical Center obstetrics unit, a project in the planning and fundraising stages since 2023. This will be a multi-phase project lasting 18 to 24 months.
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Group B Strep in Pregnancy: Understanding Risks, Testing and Treatment
While many people are familiar with the kind of strep (short for streptococcus) that causes throat infections, pregnant women should know about there’s one other type. It’s called group B streptococcus (GBS) and, if left untreated, it can cause serious complications for newborns.
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Getting Off Birth Control
While getting off birth control sounds simple, it also comes with many questions and potential side effects to be aware of. Learn what you need to know before getting off birth control.
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Second Time Mom Gets Wish of Vaginal Birth After C-Section
After a somewhat chaotic birth experience with her firstborn child, Libby had a very different experience with her second delivery.
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38-Year-Old Patient's Breast Self Exam Leads to Life-Saving Care
When 38-year-old Sara Kingland noticed a painless, rigid area that felt like a "hard spider web" in her left breast, she knew it was time to see her doctor.
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6 Reasons Why Your Baby May Be Admitted to NICU
Learn the 6 common reasons your baby may be admitted to the NICU with guidance from UnityPoint Health. Understand the factors that lead to neonatal care and how the NICU team supports your baby's health and development.
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22 Fascinating Pregnancy, Birth & Newborn Facts
The journey from pregnancy to giving birth to holding a newborn in your arms can come with many surprises. Whether you have difficulty concentrating during pregnancy, your water doesn’t break prior to labor, or you find yourself with a very hungry newborn after their birth, the path to parenthood has many twists and turns.
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Understanding Postpartum Wrist Pain: Causes and Solutions
Having a baby is a joyful time, but many women experience wrist and thumb pain postpartum. This can make caring for a newborn more challenging if it is difficult to keep up with newborn care. Don’t worry! There are ways to treat this common ailment.
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What to Expect: A Baby's First 24 Hours of Life
Here’s what you can typically expect during your baby’s first 24 hours of life outside the womb. Remember – every baby and mom is a unique situation so every experience is a little different.