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Benefits of birth control for teens
Podcast: Why patients are asking for hormone management – beyond pregnancy prevention
What every woman should know about uterine fibroids
Podcast: Fibroids are more than heavy, painful periods and worth checking out
Mom with cystic fibrosis beats odds with every birthday
Podcast: Once a deadly childhood disease, CF now possible to manage medically
What to expect with a low-intervention birth
Podcast: Midwives explain options for holistic birth plans, even in the hospital
Inducing labor: What to expect if you need an induction
Podcast: Labor & delivery providers share how, why and when to be induced
What does preterm labor feel like?
Podcast: OB/GYN defines preterm, risks to you and baby, and when to call
Fertility nurse inspires change after own miscarriages
Podcast: Follow a journey through pregnancy loss that leads to policy change at work
Growing the Gill family comes with help from Sanford Health
Podcast: Nikki and Polly Gill went from IVF to NICU with their baby Theo
Midwives are part of pregnancy care spectrum
Podcast: A certified nurse-midwife provides care beyond low-intervention birth
From IVF to NICU: One couple’s road to starting a family
Podcast: Soon after ‘graduating’ from fertility to pregnancy care, complications arose
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CNN honors Dr. Johnna Nynas as Champion for Change
8th annual special features changemakers across United States
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Newsweek names Sanford to best maternity hospitals list
Sanford USD Medical Center is only hospital in South Dakota named in 2024 ranking
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Pregnant after 35: How to keep yourself and baby healthy
‘Advanced maternal age’ may require high-risk pregnancy care, specialty newborn care
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Explore different types of pregnancy care options
While planning for pregnancy, assemble a team that’s right for you
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How folic acid plays a role in pregnancy planning
A form of vitamin B, folic acid reduces the risk of brain and spinal birth defects
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When is the best time to conceive?
Timing can be tricky while pregnancy planning. Know what to track and when to find care
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Preconception planning for high-risk pregnancy
6 ways to get healthy now with tips from a maternal-fetal medicine specialist
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Boy’s heart defect, cleft lip and palate found in utero
High-risk pregnancy team guides family through delivery and baby’s surgeries
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Getting care before pregnancy will help reduce possible risks to you and baby
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- Sanford cardiac surgeon receives 25th Guardian Angel award
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- ‘Miracle’ baby home and healthy after extended PICU stay
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- Nurse discovers risk for heart disease through DNA screening
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Orthopedics
- World of adventure awaits after hip replacement surgery
- Baby with clubfoot deformity gets specialty care from start
- Marshfield Children’s helps girl heal from kickball injury
- New orthopedic hospital opens with emphasis on hospitality
- Preparation key to preventing injury while shoveling snow
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Research
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- Two international hospitals join genomic medicine group
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Sanford Health Foundation
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- Which is Best? Fresh Versus Frozen or Canned Fruits and Vegetables
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