Category Archives: OB/GYN & Maternity

What Legacy Wants You to Know About the Black Maternal Health Crisis

As Medical Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Legacy Community Health, Dr. Erica Giwa works every day inside one of the most serious public health crises in the country. She sees firsthand how deeply the Black maternal health crisis affects mothers, babies, and entire communities — and why Legacy’s work must go beyond care to …

Protecting Your Baby: What You Need to Know About Congenital Syphilis

Pregnancy is an exciting time full of joy and anticipation, as well as a lot of important health decisions. At Legacy Community Health, we want to make sure you have all the information you need for a healthy pregnancy and baby. In this blog, we break down what congenital syphilis means for you and your …

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness: Prevention is Protection

Prevention is protection, and informed patients make the best health decisions. As we head into fall, this is an excellent time to prioritize your reproductive health and ensure you’re staying current with preventive care. At Legacy Community Health, we believe that prevention is protection, and informed patients make the best health decisions. Many women struggle …

Women and High Blood Pressure: What Every Woman Needs to Know

High blood pressure affects nearly half of all women in America, yet many don’t even know they have it. While men get much of the attention when it comes to heart disease, the reality is that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States and can affect women at …

”Atención, nuevas mamÔs! ¿Sabes qué son los PMAD?

Ser mamĆ” suele mostrarse como una experiencia llena de alegrĆ­a, pero la realidad puede ser muy diferente. Por Ashley Guidry, Asociada de Comunicación Estar embarazada y ser una mamĆ” primeriza trae muchas preocupaciones, y con razón: nadie dijo que serĆ­a fĆ”cil. El camino hacia la maternidad estĆ” lleno de retos que pueden afectar cómo vives …

Supporting Families from Day One

Bringing home a newborn? Legacy’s pediatric care starts from the very beginning—and supports your whole family along the way. Here’s how to give your baby a healthy start: Schedule your baby’s first checkup within 2–3 days of hospital discharge. Track feedings and diapers to ensure proper hydration and nutrition. Set up a safe sleep environment—on …

Apoyando a las Familias Desde el Primer DĆ­a

ĀæAcabas de tener un bebĆ©? El cuidado pediĆ”trico de Legacy comienza desde el nacimiento y acompaƱa a toda la familia en el proceso. AquĆ­ te decimos cómo iniciar con el pie derecho: Agenda el primer chequeo del bebĆ© dentro de los 2–3 dĆ­as despuĆ©s de salir del hospital. Lleva un registro de las tomas y …

Bringing Personalized Pregnancy Care to More Families: Legacy and Delfina Partner for Better Outcomes

Legacy Community Health is making it easier for expecting and postpartum patients to get the care they need. In February, Legacy launched a new partnership with Delfina Care, an AI-powered maternal health platform that uses remote monitoring to support patients and care teams throughout the pregnancy and postpartum journey. The program, which launched at Legacy’s …

Navigating Motherhood with Confidence and Care: Legacy Supports Latina Moms

Legacy Community Health Supports Moms Every Step of the Way Becoming a mother is a journey filled with joy, questions, and moments of uncertainty. That’s why programs like Prenatal Navigation at Legacy Community Health are such a vital resource—especially for women in underserved communities. From the moment a pregnancy is confirmed to the first days …

Con Confianza y Cuidado en Cada Etapa de la Maternidad: Legacy Apoya a las MamƔs Latinas

Legacy Community Health Apoya a las MamĆ”s en Cada Paso del Camino Convertirse en madre es un camino lleno de alegrĆ­a, preguntas y momentos de incertidumbre. Por eso, programas como Navegación Prenatal en Legacy Community Health son un recurso vital, especialmente para mujeres en comunidades desatendidas. Desde el momento en que se confirma un embarazo …