Pediatrix Medical Group

Today marks the start of Diwali, also known as the festival of lights. This five-day festival symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Did you know that Diwali is celebrated by over a billion people worldwide, with each culture adding their own unique traditions? May this Diwali bring joy, prosperity and a sense of community to all who celebrate! #Diwali2024 #FestivalofLights

From Mucinex’s effect on fertility to what to expect this RSV season, Pediatrix® clinicians regularly serve as go-to sources for top regional and national media outlets. In this week’s blog, we’re highlighting their expertise on popular women’s and children’s health topics as featured on Well + Good, Romper and more >> https://brnw.ch/21wOcKF.

Interested in learning more about our maternal-fetal medicine positions, including sonography? Our talent acquisition team will be attending The Best of the Big Apple OB-GYN Ultrasound November 15-17. Let's connect!

Triplets are rare, but identical triplets are the rarest kind. They’re so uncommon that experts aren’t even able to accurately estimate how often it occurs. While there’s nothing you can do to increase your chances of having identical triplets, assisted reproductive technology can increase the chances of having multiples in general. Our Dr. Amber Samuel, maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Obstetrix® Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists of Houston, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group, chatted with @babycenter about all things triplets and how reproductive medicine is a common cause of multiples >> https://brnw.ch/21wOayb

Today, we celebrate the amazing work our team does to Take great care of the patient, every day and in every way. From our medical staff at the bedside to our operations team behind the scenes, they work tirelessly to improve health and health care.  Thank you for all you do, day in and day out, to make a difference in communities large and small across the country. #NationalMakeaDifferenceDay 

#DYK uterine fibroids are more common in women in their forties and early fifties as they approach menopause. While much of fibroid development is genetic, hormones are also at play. You might experience uncomfortable symptoms like pain and heavy bleeding, or you can be completely asymptomatic and not know you have them. Our Dr. Marci Peralto, board-certified OBGYN at OB Hospitalists of Lone Tree, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group, spoke with @thisisflowspace about what uterine fibroids are, health risk factors and preventative measures that women can take to reduce risk >> https://brnw.ch/21wO6By

Don't forget to reserve your virtual spot for our November Neonatology Grand Rounds webinar hosted by the Pediatrix Center for Research, Education, Quality and Safety (CREQS)! Join us virtually on November 6 as Terry Buchmiller, M.D., presents “Abdominal Wall Defects in the Neonate”! RSVP for the webinar today at https://brnw.ch/21wO4pD

Today is Medical Assistants Recognition Day, an opportunity to celebrate and highlight the critical role medical assistants play in health care. Thank you to all our wonderful MAs for the care and support they provide every day! #MARWeek

According to the CDC, more than 3,700 babies in the U.S. die suddenly and unexpectedly every year while sleeping, often due to sudden unexpected infant death. Read on to learn how Pediatrix neonatologists are helping promote safe sleep practices in southwest Texas >> https://brnw.ch/21wO02B.

The term “ring of fire” used to describe crowning in the pushing phase of labor doesn’t necessarily put you at ease if you’re expecting. While it is an intense point during labor, it’s usually fairly quick and also means that you’re very close to meeting your little bundle of joy. Our Dr. Rebecca Keith, board-certified OBGYN at OB Hospitalists of Kentucky, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group, sat down with @thebump to chat about everything there is to know about baby crowning, from what it feels like to what you can do to minimize  discomfort >> https://brnw.ch/21wNXZ8