May 24, 2021, 11:02 AM
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Allison Sanford
A doula (pronounced “doo-lah”) is a birth coach who helps moms during labor and delivery with physical, emotional and educational support. Lexington Medical Center’s doula program is the first-of-its-kind in the Southeast. Doulas are a free service for women having a baby at our hospital.
Jun 1, 2021, 5:05 PM
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Allison Sanford
Beginning Wednesday, June 2, 2021, Lexington Medical Center’s visitation policies will change.
Sep 28, 2021, 1:35 PM
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Allison Sanford
Brandi Ellisor, MSN, is the clinical coordinator for Lexington Medical Center's Labor & Delivery unit. She recently wrote about her experience caring for pregnant women with COVID-19. Her diary was part of a Post and Courier story about healthcare workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 surge.
Jan 31, 2022, 1:51 PM
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Allison Sanford
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month. Paul C. Browne, MD, FACOG, of Lexington Maternal Fetal Medicine at Lexington Medical Center offers advice for optimizing your health before and during pregnancy to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Aug 6, 2022, 7:26 AM
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Allison Sanford
While twins are double the joy, twin pregnancies do carry a higher risk for complications. Specialist Pedro S. Argoti, MD, with Lexington Maternal Fetal Medicine, explains why.
Apr 30, 2024, 4:36 PM
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Allison Sanford
Lexington Medical Center established its first-of-its-kind hospital-based doula program in 1994.
