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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

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Mastering the Art of Infant Car Seat Safety

It’s estimated that 75 percent of car seats aren’t used or installed correctly. South Shore Health offers tips to ensure your baby is riding safely.

Mastering the Art of Infant Car Seat Safety

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Three Common Questions about Surrogacy

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.

Three Common Questions about Surrogacy

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South Shore Hospital & FoodSquire Partner to Help Families of Newborns

When a newborn comes home, his or her parents may forget to take care of themselves. Luckily, South Shore Hospital and Marshfield-based FoodSquire can help.

South Shore Hospital & FoodSquire Partner to Help Families of Newborns

Three Factors that May Increase the Risk of Premature Birth

Learn how our midwives and OB/GYNs work with maternal-fetal medicine specialists work together to ensure the best outcome for babies on the South Shore.

Three Factors that May Increase the Risk of Premature Birth

Debunking Five Common Myths of Midwifery

There are many myths about midwives based on centuries-old images or simple misunderstandings. Learn the truth about some of these common midwifery myths.

Debunking Five Common Myths of Midwifery

10 Things to Do to Prepare for Baby

The Women's Center of South Shore Medical Center offers 10 steps to take during the second half of pregnancy to ensure the best possible childbirth experience.

10 Things to Do to Prepare for Baby

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The Benefits of Cord Blood Banking and the Pros and Cons of Public and Private Banks

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.

The Benefits of Cord Blood Banking and the Pros and Cons of Public and Private Banks

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Five Things You Should Know About Pregnancy at a Later Age

Studies show there are benefits to waiting until later in life to get pregnant, but there are some key things you should know if you're planning to wait.

Five Things You Should Know About Pregnancy at a Later Age

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Elizabeth Frattasio's Story: A New Beginning

Two weeks after giving birth to her second son, Elizabeth Frattasio started feeling flu-like symptoms. She asked her husband Seth to drive her to...

Elizabeth Frattasio's Story: A New Beginning