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Best Gifts for Expectant Moms
When it comes to holiday gift-giving, are you a pro, or could you use a little help? If you have ...
Adoption – Telling Friends and Family
According to the Adoption Institute, there are more than 1.5 million adopted children in the United States, and according to ...
Creative Ways to Announce a Pregnancy or Adoption
A lot of new moms and dads choose to let their friends and family members know they're expecting at an ...
Introducing Pets to a New Baby
Nothing is quite as exciting as the first time parents bring a new baby home. All the planning and purchases ...
What are the Differences Between a Certified Nurse Midwife and an Obstetrician?
A certified nurse midwife is a separate but complementary profession to an obstetrician. Physicians are experts in pathology (the study ...
Have a Healthy Pregnancy: Best Foods for Pregnant Women
So you've just discovered that you're pregnant! Congratulations from the team at Cherokee Women's Health! One of the most important ...
The Art of the Circumcision
By Dr. Michael Litrel A Lousy Way to Start your Day A circumcision is a lousy way to start off ...
Must-Have Baby Items for New Parents
If you have been following along on our Facebook page, Babypalooza and our Cutest Baby Contest came to a close ...
Oh Boy (or Girl)! A Party!
One of the most exciting parts of the baby-planning process can be finding just the right baby shower theme to ...
Pregnancy Tips
A growing body of evidence links nutrition and environment during a woman’s pregnancy to the health and learning abilities of ...
Preeclampsia, Labor Pains and a Beautiful Baby Boy
"My first son, Logan, was delivered in 2007 by Cherokee Women's Health. This time, I had a different OB/GYN. I ...
Fun and Fearless Jana!
Do upcoming labor pains scare Jana? Doesn't look like it! When we first started following Jana's pregnancy, we knew her ...
Look What I Did, Honey
By Michael Litrel, MD, FACOG, FPMRS Michael Litrel, MD, FACOG, FPMRS I usually ask the father to cut the umbilical ...