Valley Women For Women Ob/Gyn

Our team took their talents to the pumpkins with the VWFW pumpkin contest. Which one is your favorite?! #halloween #halloweenpumpkin

Pregnant and new moms everywhere dreaming of all the holiday photo opps… #newmom #pregnant

Newly pregnant? Congrats! #maternity

September is Baby Safety Month. If you’re pregnant, what are some things you can do while you’re pregnant to prepare for keeping your baby safe when they arrive? Here are a few ways!👶 Baby proof your house 👶 Secure furniture to the walls👶 Take a baby class (such as Best EXPECTations provided by VWFW!) 👶 Install the carseat at the fire department. #babysafety #BabySafetyMonth

We can’t get enough of the photos we see of our patients and their new arrivals! Are you a patient of VWFW? #newmom #newbornphotography

Plan on adding 300 extra calories a day to your diet. #pregnancy

Yes! Why? Because they are super rich in: ✨ Carbohydrates ✨Fiber (reduces constipation) ✨ Folate (increases energy & iron - reduces anemia, helps muscle & nerve functions) ✨ Potassium (helps normalize BP, heart function) ✨ Anti-Inflammatory (reduces swelling) ✨ Anti-oxidant (fights disease & infections) ✨ They also have fatty acids that can produce prostaglandins that can play a role in the cervix ripening, acceleration of delivery progress, increase of uterine contractions, and inducing labor! #pregnancy

What’s your favorite #pregnancy craving?!

Getting close to your due date? Watch for these labor signs! #newmoms

The moments go by in a blink of an eye.

Meet our providers!

The conclusion of introducing our amazing team of providers! We are so grateful for our entire team of providers!

We are proud to support Dignity Health Foundation!

Congratulations!

The summer of baby fun! Congratulations on the new arrivals from a few of our families! 📸 @valleywomenforwomenmidwives

World Infertility Awareness Month

June is World Infertility Awareness Month which is a time to increase awareness regarding the numerous infertility issues faced by couples around the world. About 10 percent of women (6.1 million) in the United States ages 15-44 have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). How can you show your support during World Infertility Awareness Month? Here are three ways: • Wear an Infertility Awareness Ribbon or share it on your social media page to show your support and recognize other issues such as pregnancy loss, SIDS, stillbirth, birth defects and premature birth. • Share your story. If you’ve experienced struggles with infertility and feel comfortable sharing, your story might help others facing similar issues. • Post on social media with helpful facts from medical resources about infertility, as a way to show your support and raise awareness.

Family Remembrance Run

Valley Women For Women is a proud sponsor of @dignityhealthfoundationev’s upcoming Family Remembrance Run taking place on May 7th. This is a time when you can gather with friends and family to walk or run in honor of the babies who have been lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal complications, whom we call our Heaven’s Hummingbirds. $40 Registration Registration includes a commemorative Heaven's Hummingbird t-shirt*, Finishers Medal and memento. Your participation helps grieving families on their journey to healing. The Family Remembrance Run provides the Heaven's Hummingbirds support group the resources to support parents in the East Valley on their grief journey by building a bridge from hospital to home. Proceeds will go towards the Butson Family Endowment for Infant Bereavement in Memory of Bowen Butson. https://supportdignityhealtheastvalley.rallybound.org/familyremembrancerun2022

Welcome to fhe world!

Congratulations to all of our families on their newest arrivals! Thanks to the @valleywomenforwomenmidwives team for sharing these amazing photos!

Welcome to the world!

There are many babies to celebrate! The @valleywomenforwomenmidwives team has been busy! Congratulations to all the new parents this month! 📸 @valleywomenforwomenmidwives

Drink Water!

The temperatures have been on the rise this weekend. With the added degrees, we want to remind our pregnant patients to drink plenty of water! Fluid requirements increase in pregnancy and recommend 8-10 glasses of water or fluid a day. With the jolt in temperature, you might want to consider adding a few more glasses!

New Babies!

A Friday photo drop of the beautiful new babies delivered by the Midwives team turns our day into a friYAY! Congratulations to our patients who have recently welcomed a new member to their family! 📸 @valleywomenforwomenmidwives

Epidurals

To Epidural or to not Epidural? That is a question so many struggle with. To help you decide, we have answered some basic questions about what they are and how they work. What is it? Epidural anesthesia is a way to relieve labor pain. This is a type of anesthesia where pain medication is injected near the lower spine or backbone. What will it do? If will numb your body below the injection. This lets you stay awake during labor, but more comfortable without pain. It will still allow you to feel the pressure to push and deliver your baby How do I opt in or out for one? You can decide when you go into labor and arrive to the hospital. Ask your medical staff once you’re admitted.

Low Impact Excercise

You’ve heard the sentence “low impact exercise is ideal during pregnancy.” But what IS low impact exercise? Walking, swimming and biking are just three examples that are easy and enjoyable!

It’s almost here! The debut of your newest addition to the family. Curious about the hospital experience? Childbirth/siblings classes are available with the hospitals! Simply call resourceLink at 877-728-5414 for details.

True or False. If you’re experiencing insomnia during pregnancy, you can take Tylenol PM…the answer? TRUE! You CAN take Tylenol PM during pregnancy, as long as you only take the recommended dosage. Now put remote down and let your eyes doze off to dreamland!

Excercise While Pregnant

True or False. You can workout while you’re pregnant. True! Working out is OK during pregnancy as long as you follow the medical guidelines recommended. Do not lift anything over 25 pounds and low impact excercise is the best! Watch our video for some ideas.

We wish our very own Rosalie a VERY Happy Birthday!! 🎊🎉🎁

Pregnancy Diet

You’re pregnant! Congrats! Now comes the long list of questions you have and all the do’s and do nots. Pregnancy diet is a common topic, especially when it comes to the food you can and cannot eat. Here are just a few important tips to note!

Is your canine son being promoted to big brother soon? We have some tips to make the transition easier on both you and your pal! ⭐️ Start using the baby powder or lotion you’ll be using on the baby and introduce the scent to the dog. You can also put it on a blanket and keep the blanket around. ⭐️ Practice by carrying a doll around with a scented blanket and introduce the dog to the concept of a baby. ⭐️ When baby comes home, give the dog a treat every time you feed the baby and compliment them dog when he’s around the baby. Do you have any other helpful tips to share with first time parents? Comment below!

A Pregnancy Approved Holiday Mocktail

Being pregnant during the holidays means taking a break from the Holiday cocktails, spiked egg nog and wine…BUT you can still find a way to sip something fun! Today we share a favorite classic Holiday mocktail that’s yummy and even has some health benefits! Ingredients Cranberry Juice - Helps to treat inflammation, improves immunity and prevents UTIs Apple Juice - the iron can reduce the chances of developing anemia while pregnant. Orange Juice - helps you and your baby make collagen for your tendons, bones, and skin Ginger Ale - ginger helps with morning sickness Combine them all together and you’ll have a holiday mocktail that’ll be the envy of the evening!