As part of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, local families share their experiences with the compassionate, expert team in South Shore Health's Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Program.

Sometimes, the biggest miracles come in the smallest packages. After trying unsuccessfully for many years to get pregnant, Ed and Wendy Batchelder of Bridgewater were shocked when Wendy became pregnant at age 44. “It was a total surprise, but a wonderful, happy surprise,” Wendy said. “We had pretty...

Expecting families are especially anxious right now. Learn how our maternity team is keeping you safe.

We're proud to celebrate Emily Stamaris, BS, RDMS, RVT as the recipient of the Colleague Spotlight Award for December! Learn more about how Emily, who is deaf, has persevered through the difficulties caused by mask mandates and continues to inspire her colleagues.

Home Care's Parent Child Health Team is a key part of the larger healthcare landscape, allowing children, expecting parents, and postpartum patients to get the care they need from the comfort of home.

South Shore Hospital is the first in the state to participate in a Placenta Donation Program to help patients in wound care, surgery, and sports medicine get their lives back on track.

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has begun across the globe, and there’s hope that we may finally be able to get the virus under control in the coming months. However, the release of vaccines has become another source of stress for women who are pregnant, thinking about getting pregnant, or are breastfeeding, as they wonder: “Should I get the vaccine?”

Moms-to-be need as much support as they can get throughout pregnancy and childbirth. A midwife offers advice on how mom's partner can help her have a healthy pregnancy and childbirth experience.

Lyla Jane's aunt and uncle wanted to send pizza to South Shore Hospital to celebrate her 10th birthday — but the team turned that celebration into much more.