Pregnancy

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4 commonly asked questions about childbirth, answered

Michelle Renee Adams - March 25, 2022

Whether you’re pregnant with your first child or your third, our Dignity Health Arizona Family Birthing Center teams are here to answer all questions.

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Plan the Perfect Babymoon

Monique Seleen - January 30, 2022

My husband and I are expecting our first child in February and are quickly realizing how different our lives are about to be. Spontaneous getaways...

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Packing your hospital bag (from a mom of 3!)

Kate Reed - January 29, 2022

Whether you plan to deliver in a hospital or birthing center (I’ve done both) you’ll need to pack a bag for the birth. With...

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What to Put on a Baby Registry

Monique Seleen - January 28, 2022

I struggled A LOT with what to put on my baby registry. As a first time mom, I had absolutely no idea where to...

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Common Oral Health Issues During Pregnancy

RAK Staff - January 24, 2022

If you’re pregnant – or planning to become pregnant – chances are you know some of the basics about being healthy for you and...

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Journey to Parenthood

Monique Seleen - January 5, 2022

A look at RAK Editor, Monique Seleen’s pregnancy experience: My husband and I are so excited to become first-time parents in 2022. Our little boy...

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So there’s a new local children’s book author…

RAK Staff - February 24, 2021

When she was pregnant with her son Max, Sarah Land of Phoenix underwent a period of self-reflection and angst common to many in the...

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Expecting? What to know about choosing your baby’s doctor

Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics - February 17, 2021

A good time to start thinking about finding a pediatrician for your new baby is at the beginning of your third trimester. The last...

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Pandemic Pregnancy: Expecting the unexpected during COVID-19

RAK Staff - February 17, 2021

As if the physical and emotional adjustments to pregnancy and childbirth weren’t enough, tens of thousands of Arizona women have been experiencing it under...

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Dignity Health and Phoenix Children’s to debut Women’s and Children’s Pavilion

Kate Reed - January 25, 2020

We're expecting! EARLY NEXT YEAR, a new five-story, 378,000 square-foot Women’s and Children’s Pavilion is opening on the Dignity Health—Mercy Gilbert Medical Center campus. This...

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