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A Legacy of Compassion: Christine Kennefick’s Gift to Our Cancer Center Patients

For Christine Kennefick of Quincy, Massachusetts, cancer was not a short chapter; it was a 14-year journey marked by resilience, deep relationships...

A Legacy of Compassion: Christine Kennefick’s Gift to Our Cancer Center Patients

The Burgess triplets cry in a bassinet after being born in 2004

What to Expect When You Are Expecting More Than One Baby

Terri Burgess, RN has worked on the maternity unit at South Shore Hospital for more than 30 years. She also welcomed her own triplets back in 2004. Here's her advice for moms of multiples.

What to Expect When You Are Expecting More Than One Baby

The Angelos Family poses for a family photo

The Angelos Family’s Story: Family Integrated Care Improves the NICU Experience

South Shore Hospital's NICU is the first in Massachusetts to implement a model of care that makes parents like Jeannie and Jeremy Angelos equal members of their baby's care team.

The Angelos Family’s Story: Family Integrated Care Improves the NICU Experience

Mom and her partner

What to Expect When You’re Giving Birth during COVID-19

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.

What to Expect When You’re Giving Birth during COVID-19

A pregnant African American woman poses outside while holding her stomach tenderly.

COVID-19 Vaccines for Pregnant or Breastfeeding Women: What You Need to Know

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?”

COVID-19 Vaccines for Pregnant or Breastfeeding Women: What You Need to Know

Julie Paul, CNM talks to Shannon, a patient, in the perinatal behavioral health clinic at South Shore Health

Perinatal Behavioral Health: Building a Community

Depression, anxiety, and addiction can be isolating, especially for expectant or new mothers. Julie Paul, PMHNP-BC, CNM reflects on her midwifery practice and how it led her to building a community for women on the South Shore.

Perinatal Behavioral Health: Building a Community

Nannette Landry, Certified Nurse Midwife, talks to a mom

The State of Midwifery at South Shore Health

Midwifery care has been an integral part of South Shore Health for more than 30 years. Learn how midwives at South Shore Hospital and beyond are improving women's health on the South Shore.

The State of Midwifery at South Shore Health

The maternity ward at South Shore Hospital gets together to celebrate the 10th birthday of Lyla Jane, who was born at the hospital in 2010.

Happy birthday, Lyla Jane! A special celebration at South Shore Hospital

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.

Happy birthday, Lyla Jane! A special celebration at South Shore Hospital

a pregnant woman holds her stomach while looking out the window

Pregnant and Concerned about COVID-19? We’re Here to Help

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

Pregnant and Concerned about COVID-19? We’re Here to Help

Mary Hogan Donaldson shows baby spinning

What Moms Should Know about Optimal Fetal Positioning

Baby spinning is an important part of a woman's late pregnancy routine. South Shore Health Certified Nurse Midwife Mary Hogan Donaldson goes behind the science of baby spinning and answers common questions about the practice.

What Moms Should Know about Optimal Fetal Positioning