Expectant parents appear to be influenced by names in the news, but don’t look for a bunch of baby Janets any time soon.
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As birthing units continue to close, potential solutions emerge
In rural Maine, cross-training staff, incorporating more independent providers, and expanding training are some of the solutions being proposed.
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Hospitals ready to take more pregnant patients as Waterville facilities end birthing services
MaineGeneral Health and Redington-Fairview General Hospital expect more demand once birthing services in Waterville close March 1.
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Northern Light to suspend birthing services in Waterville
Birthing services will not be available starting March 1 at Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Women’s Health.
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Maine fathers form support groups after losing children to stillbirths
The Sad Dads Club has grown into a global community with members from Maine to California, helping parents through their grief while honoring the memories of their children.
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U.S. births in 2022 didn’t return to pre-pandemic levels
Their numbers were flat last year, as the nation continues to see fewer babies born than it did before the pandemic.
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Mid Coast Hospital Willow Mae Bishop, born April 30 to Robert Erik Bishop II and Linda Marie (McFarland) Bishop of Damariscotta. Grandparents are Mark and Carolyn Carrothers of Walpole and Lori Morang and Matta Allen of Damariscotta. Great-grandparent is William Kemp of Greenfield. Great-great-grandparent is Alfa Joy Radford of Arlington, Mass. Siblings are Emily Pendleton, […]
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Mid Coast Hospital Madelyn Louise Grover, born April 25 to Nicholas David Grover and Heather Sue Matthews of Gardiner. Grandparents are David and Zenlla Grover of Gardiner, Darrel and Dawn Hurd of Bucksport, Stanley and Pamela Dalton of Wiscasset, and the late Butch Matthews.
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MID COAST HOSPITAL Colton Plowman King, born April 2, 2023, to Ian Christopher King and Julia Elizabeth (Smith) King of Durham. Grandparents are Kathy and Lee Smith of Durham and Kelly King and Scott Plowman. Great-grandparents are Elaine Smith, Jeanne Plowman, Peter Plowman and Nancy Sandreuter. Bentley Paul Vaillant, born April 2, 2023, to Mya […]
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U.S. pregnancy deaths dropped in 2022, after COVID spike
Officials say the 2022 maternal death rate is on track to get close to pre-pandemic levels. But that’s not great: The rate before COVID-19 was the highest it had been in decades.