Nov 2, 2022 | Women's Health
Pregnancy bring about changes to insulin sensitivity and therefore blood sugar, and for some moms that can lead to gestational diabetes. Carmen Alexis Miller, MS, RDN, LDN, outpatient dietitian at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital in Lafayette,...
Oct 10, 2022 | Parenting, Women's Health
Getting ready for the birth of a new baby can feel overwhelming, but there are things parents-to-be can do to prepare. Evie Robison, RN, pregnancy navigator at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital in Lafayette, shares her tips to help expecting...
Sep 29, 2022 | Children's Health
Much of the work of parenting involves balance, avoiding extremes one way or another. That good general advice also applies to helping kids establish healthy eating habits. Carmen Alexis Miller, MS, RDN, LDN, outpatient dietitian at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s &...
Sep 22, 2022 | Children's Health
The statistics around childhood obesity are stark. One in seven children aged 10-17 in the United States are obese, according to the National Survey of Children’s Health. Unfortunately, the rates of childhood obesity in Louisiana are worse. Katie Queen, MD,...
Feb 15, 2022 | Children's Health
If your child likes to run around outside is it a good idea for running to become their primary exercise? Because running seems like an intense form of physical activity, it’s normal for parents to wonder whether it’s OK for their kids to run. Here are answers to some...
