April 09, 2012 | Pavilion for Women
Pregnancy is a time of many emotions that change at the drop of a hat. It can also be a time when some women may experience more serious emotional symptoms that need to be treated. Estrogen and progesterone levels approach their highest peak in the last trimester of pregnancy only to fall precipitously after delivery. These hormonal changes are responsible for the mood swings common in late pregnancy and postpartum. The combination of fatigue, fear and hormones can get the better of anyone.
March 26, 2012 | Pavilion for Women
Like a breath of fresh air, the doors are now completely open at Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women. This grand opening marks a new beginning for Texas Children’s Hospital, mothers, babies and their families. As we begin delivering babies, caring for mothers and offering services for women of all ages, we’re building on the strong foundation provided for so many years by our world-class medical team at Texas Children’s.
March 20, 2012 | Pavilion for Women
It takes a village...
If there is one thing I know for certain in the 20+ years I have been a nurse at Texas Children's Hospital, it's that our patients touch our hearts and affect our lives in ways they may never know. I recently met a patient that had a particularly profound effect on me.
February 24, 2012 | Pavilion for Women
Last Saturday, Charlotte, a beautiful baby gift was born in Houston, making her parents very proud. Her debut was a heartwarming and much-anticipated one for everyone at Texas Children's Hospital. Charlotte had been diagnosed with myelomeningocele, also known as spina bifida or open neural tube defect (NTD) while still in her mother's womb.
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