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You’re at higher risk of flu during pregnancy than when you’re not pregnant. That’s because pregnancy naturally suppresses your  immune system , which is your body’s defense against illness.  While flu in pregnancy is serious, it is also a treatable illness. When diagnosed early, pregnancy-safe treatments can help reduce symptoms and shorten the length of the illness. Doctors recommend an annual flu shot for prevention.   Flu shots given during pregnancy help protect both th

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Pregnancy can be filled with emotions of joy, anxiety, nervousness and excitement. Many changes are...

Maternal/Child Unit achieves 100 percent rate Iberia Medical Center was recently recognized for having achieved 100% for infant hearing...

Position:  Labor & Delivery Nurse Years of Nursing:  27 years in Labor & Delivery (31 years as a nurse) Donna has dedicated over three...

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC) have once again named Iberia Medical...

March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the chronic condition where tissue similar to the lining...

February is Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart health. Pregnancy can put extra stress on the heart which can expose...

The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists (ACOG) recognizes January 23, 2025 as Maternal Health Awareness Day. Government data...

How Stress Influences Pregnancy While long-term stress during pregnancy can be associated with negative pregnancy outcomes like preterm...

In the United States, preterm birth affects about 1 of every 10 infants born.  A developing baby goes through important growth throughout...

October is SIDS Awareness Month.  Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) accounts for a large portion of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death...

We've been delivering babies for more than 60 years, specializing in a highly personalized, memorable birthing experience. We're proud...

August is National Breastfeeding Month- a month dedicated to celebrating and promoting breastfeeding and the benefits that come with it....

July is Group B Streptococcus Awareness Month. What is Group B Streptococcus? Group B Streptococcus, GBS, is a common bacterium found in...

The purchase of new state-of-the-art bassinets is part of Iberia Medical Center’s ongoing commitment to providing the highest standard of...

Gestational diabetes can be a difficult diagnosis for expecting mothers, but we want you to know that you are not alone.

Rooming-In during your hospital stay helps new moms prepare for going home with baby. New moms like the idea of getting as much sleep as...

Dedicated gym-goers may wonder how their workouts will change during pregnancy. While keeping a regular exercise routine when expecting...