Providence OB/GYN blog

Who should host the baby shower? Should you have a baby shower if you already have a child? There are many questions surrounding baby shower etiquette and we try to answer them all for you!

“Just because the temperatures drop, doesn’t mean you have to stay cooped up in the house during your final months as a family of two,” says Lisa Wilson, a physician with Novant Health Providence OB/GYN. “In fact, this is the time to get out and try new things while you can because pretty soon your little one will be ruling the roost!”

Baby, it’s cold outside, and we want to make sure your own little one is safe when you have to venture out in the chilly temperatures.

Skiing, snowboarding or staying warm in the hot tub go together with the winter weather just like pickles go with ice cream. But during your pregnancy, there are certain winter activities you may want to take a pass to keep you and your baby safe.

As the saying goes, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year!” There is no shortage of holiday joy or events in Charlotte that celebrate the spirit of the season. We break down the top things to do in the Queen City that will make you holly and jolly.

Cesarean section births (also known as a C-section) are becoming more and more common in delivery rooms. But the recovery process is different from vaginal delivery because the mother undergoes serious surgery. We put together several tips to help make your recovery process as smooth as possible.

Your significant other spent nine months growing a life inside of her and then she went through hours of painful labor to deliver the new light of your life. Believe us when we say, the mother of your child deserves a “push” present for all of her hard work.

Halloween is just around the corner, and all of a sudden you’re left scrambling to put together a costume for your child. Never fear, we have some easy handmade Halloween costume ideas that won’t have you pulling an all-nighter.

Make your growing belly part of your Halloween costume! We put together a list of Halloween costumes that are easy to put together and will show off your baby bump.

One of the last pieces of the baby preparation puzzle is the bag you will take with you to the hospital when you’re in labor. Make sure you have these must-haves packed up before you rush off to have a baby.