However you're feeling, it's normal. A South Shore Health midwife explains what families should expect when welcoming a baby at South Shore Hospital.

Is permanent birth control, such as a tubal sterilization, tubal ligation, or getting your tubes tied a good option for you? An OB/GYN answers common questions about the risks and benefits of sterilization.

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?”

​​​​​​​As the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine continues in the United States, vaccination is now an option for younger patients. This has led to a number of vaccine-related questions from parents.

Concern about the COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow, but you don't need to make drastic changes to help prevent its spread.

Having a primary care provider is important. A South Shore Medical Center doctor explains what to keep in mind when choosing a PCP.

There is medical value of the stem cells in a baby's umbilical cord blood. Learn the options available to parents and pros and cons of banking these cells.

One in two women and one in five men over the age of 65 will suffer at least one bone fracture due to osteoporosis. For cancer patients undergoing certain treatments, that risk increases. Learn about your risk factors for osteoporosis and what you can do to keep your bones healthy.

Surrogacy made headlines when Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West welcomed a child with the help of a surrogate. Learn how surrogacy helps families grow.

Does all the conflicting information about sunscreen have you considering keeping the kids inside? South Shore Medical Center offers some advice for parents.