Welcoming a new baby can be one of your most joyful and memorable experiences. But the days and weeks after can be overwhelming as you learn how to care for your new infant and juggle your new role alongside many other responsibilities.

Join OB-GYN Melissa Ann Mathes, MD, as she discusses coping with the emotional stress of infertility and the next steps.

Being told you have a high-risk pregnancy can seem scary, but it's just a way for doctors to make sure that you and your baby get the attention you need. While you may need extra care and monitoring, most expecting mothers make it through their pregnancies with little to no complications.

Finding out you’re pregnant is one of the most exciting times. But when is a pregnancy considered “high risk?” Read on to learn more and see how to promote a healthy pregnancy.

In the last trimester of her pregnancy, Marion experienced a life-threatening medical problem that required emergency surgery.

Looking for an early sign you may be pregnant? Light bleeding or spotting after conception, also known as implantation bleeding, is an early and normal sign of pregnancy.

If you’ve had a cesarean section in the past, you may wonder if it’s possible to have a vaginal birth in subsequent pregnancies. The good news is that many women who have had a C-section can safely have a vaginal birth after cesarean, or VBAC.

It’s a question on every mom’s mind: When should you stop breastfeeding? Learn how to keep you and your baby happy and smoothly transition to weaning.

Laboring moms at Nebraska Medical Center can opt for hydrotherapy and even a water delivery if conditions are right. The midwives began doing water births in May 2023.

If you are pumping your breast milk, it’s important to store your milk properly to maintain its nutritional value, says Kristin McCracken, BSN, RN, IBCLC, Nebraska Medicine lactation consultant. McCracken offers these tips for proper storage.