Mar 24, 2025 | Patient Stories
The Berken home in Lake Arthur is filled with love and activity. Although the oldest of the six Berken children have moved out, the entire family is together often for celebrations, meals and activities. In the midst of it all is the youngest, Faith, who will turn 10...
Feb 28, 2025 | Patient Stories
The first time Kelsey held her son, Tahj, he was impossibly small — born three months early, weighing just over two pounds. Instead of going home with his parents, Kelsey and Daniel, he spent his first four months in the NICU at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s &...
Dec 28, 2023 | Patient Stories
Bringing a child into the world is filled with joy, excitement and anticipation. For Kristen and Michael Gabriel, their journey through all maternity took an unexpected turn when complications arose during Kristen’s pregnancy. The Gabriels share about the challenges...
May 26, 2023 | Women's Health
“Natural” childbirth is defined differently by different people, but the goal of all childbirth is the same: healthy mom, healthy baby and a good experience for both. Katherine Greene, CNM, and Mary Jazayeri, WHNP, CNM, certified nurse midwives at Our Lady of Lourdes...
May 26, 2023 | Women's Health
The essence of midwifery care is to promote physiologic birth, recognizing when interventions may be necessary and fostering shared decision-making with patients. At Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital, our certified nurse midwife program brings this...
