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Summer Safety Tips for Kids

From backyard barbecues, beach days and pool parties, to biking, boating, swimming and camping, summer vacation provides plenty of fun activities to keep children busy and entertained. You can also keep them safe by following these summer safety tips.

Summer Safety Tips for Kids

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What to Avoid During Pregnancy

Many women wonder what’s okay during pregnancy and what is not. Our experts share the behaviors and substances to avoid during pregnancy.

What to Avoid During Pregnancy

Placenta Donation Program Helps Wound Care Patients

Placenta Donation Program 'Replicates the Circle of Life'

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.

Placenta Donation Program 'Replicates the Circle of Life'

When Your Labor Needs to be Induced

Induction is an attempt to imitate natural labor and birth by causing contractions of the uterus. South Shore Health's experts answer your questions about the induction process.

When Your Labor Needs to be Induced

What You Should Know About Gestational Diabetes

Seven Things You Should Know About Gestational Diabetes

Concerned about gestational diabetes? Experts at The Women’s Center of South Shore Medical Center explain what moms-to-be need to know about the disease.

Seven Things You Should Know About Gestational Diabetes

Facts About Vaginal Birth After a C-Section

What Moms Need to Know Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

Many mothers assume if they’ve had a Cesarean delivery for their first or second baby, then a C-section is mandatory for their next child. But this isn’t always the case.

What Moms Need to Know Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

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Advice for New Moms from Experienced Parents

In honor of Mother's Day, we asked our caregivers to share advice for new moms. Here are a few of our favorite nuggets of wisdom.

Advice for New Moms from Experienced Parents

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Braintree Mom Welcomes Second Son at South Shore Hospital

Jessica Demmerly of Braintree had her first son in a Boston hospital. But when it was time to welcome her second son, her family chose South Shore Hospital. Click here to learn more about her experience.

Braintree Mom Welcomes Second Son at South Shore Hospital

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The Importance of Folic Acid Before and During Pregnancy

Learn about folic acid, a superhero vitamin, and why it's so important for women of childbearing age from a certified nurse-midwife.

The Importance of Folic Acid Before and During Pregnancy

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What to Do When You Can't Poop

Our number one priority is to find relief when we can't go number two. Our experts weigh in on what causes constipation and share tips on how to get things moving.

What to Do When You Can't Poop