UNMH Women's Care

08/02/2022

Is baby getting enough breast milk? Should breastfeeding be painful? Certified nurse-midwife Donyelle Miller answers five common questions many moms have about breastfeeding.

04/07/2022

Summer is about to be in full swing, and it’s going to be a hot one. Here are some helpful tips to help keep you and your baby healthy while having fun doing it. ☀️

Being pregnant in the heat of the New Mexico summer doesn’t have to be a bummer! Get tips to enjoy the season safely in this blog with María Montoya, MD.

03/02/2022

Food cravings. Morning sickness. Sore and swollen breasts. These are all well-known symptoms that many pregnant women encounter. Find out 10 other strange (but normal) changes you can expect during pregnancy. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3IF25eR

02/14/2022

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💚

Rose's are red, violets are blue.
Wear a mask and it will help save you.

Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️

😷 Share the love today by wearing a mask to protect those around you!

01/29/2022

Are you allergic to 🍷?!

We all know wine can leave you with a headache, but did you know it can even trigger an asthma attack? That’s right, sulfites in your wine could actually be triggering your asthma. 🍷

"There are many food additives that can lead to an asthma attack. We believe about 20 percent of severe asthma suffers have sulfite sensitivities." UNMH Allergy Specialist, Osman C. Dokmeci, MD, FACAAI.

➡️ Learn more from our asthma specialists: bit.ly/3qhdVUo

01/28/2022

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01/27/2022

Thank you for your service.

01/24/2022

How to treat COVID at home ⬇️

01/23/2022

See below ⬇️

Getting into the doctor pre-pandemic took a certain amount of coordination. Fast forward to the pandemic and the wait times are LONG and even harder to schedule.

We understand the frustration and want to help you get the most out of your appointment. Makes notes about your health concerns ahead of time, this will help you and your provider get the most out of your visit.

Additional pre-visit tips from our UNMH experts: bit.ly/3Ft1HxP

01/23/2022

Pets are a part the your family. So, your pampered four-legged friend might be in for a surprise when you decide to add a human baby to your family. 🐶

Your pet may go through a range of emotions, such as:
- Fear of the baby’s noises
- Jealousy, acting out by making messes, chewing the baby’s things, or biting or scratching
- Sadness, such as refusing to eat

However, there are steps you can take to start preparing your four-legged friend during your pregnancy. Check out our latest women's blog post for helpful tips on how to introduce your pet to your baby:

Bringing home a new baby can be overwhelming to your fur babies. Get tips for making the transition from pet to “older sibling” a little easier.

01/21/2022

UNM Hospital provides diapers for our tiniest patients that cannot afford them. Join us tomorrow for the New Mexico Lobos women's basketball team's, 4th Annual Diaper Drive, benefitting our UNM Children's Hospital.

DONATE NOW:
👶 Bring a package of unopened diapers to the game on 1/22
💵 bit.ly/3mnVLON
💌volunteers@salud.unm.edu

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01/21/2022

Thank you Chalmers Ford for bringing in several boxes of diapers/wipes, car seats, clothes and other accessories for our Mother/Baby Unit. Our team appreciates your continued support of our patients.

💌 Interested in making a donation? Contact volunteers@salud.unm.edu.