Category Archives: OB/GYN & Maternity

Apoyando a las Familias Desde el Primer Día

¿Acabas de tener un bebé? El cuidado pediátrico de Legacy comienza desde el nacimiento y acompaña a toda la familia en el proceso. Aquí te decimos cómo iniciar con el pie derecho: Agenda el primer chequeo del bebé dentro de los 2–3 días después 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 Mamás Latinas

Legacy Community Health Apoya a las Mamás en Cada Paso del Camino Convertirse en madre es un camino lleno de alegría, 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 …

More Than Milk: What Breastfeeding Really Builds

Every August, World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7) reminds us of a powerful truth. When a baby is breastfed, the benefits extend far beyond infancy. These benefits ripple outward, through childhood, adulthood, and sometimes even into the next generation. Breastfed babies often grow into healthier children. What’s more, when these adults become parents, they’re more likely …

Más Que Leche: Lo Que Realmente Construye la Lactancia Materna

Cada agosto, la Semana Mundial de la Lactancia Materna (del 1 al 7 de agosto) nos recuerda una verdad poderosa. Cuando un bebé es amamantado, los beneficios se extienden mucho más allá de la infancia. Estos beneficios se expanden hacia afuera, a través de la infancia, la edad adulta, y a veces incluso en la …

The Importance of Early Screening and Regular Checkups: A Rise in Cancer in Young Women

Cancer rates among young women are rising at an alarming rate. According to a report in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, middle-aged women now face a slightly higher cancer risk than men, and young women are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed as their male counterparts. Breast and thyroid cancers are the primary …

Cervical Cancer Doesn’t Have to Be Deadly—Prevention Starts Now

Each year, more than 13,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and over 4,200 die from it. But as Legacy’s Dr. Rachel Robinson Scott explains, many of these cases can be prevented through early detection and regular screening, making awareness and access to care more important than ever. What Causes Cervical Cancer? …

Navigating Perimenopause with Confidence

Perimenopause marks the beginning of a new phase in a woman’s life. It’s a natural transition that represents the gradual end of her reproductive years. With expert guidance from professionals like Dr. Erica Giwa, an OB/GYN physician and former assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine, Legacy Community …

New Legacy Community Health Clinic in Acres Homes Expands Access to Underserved Community

New facility follows Pasadena Southmore Clinic and will open in 2025 as part of Houston Methodist partnership Legacy Community Health is proud to announce the future opening of a new clinic in the Acres Homes neighborhood of Houston, which is expected to be completed in 2025. This new site is one of two clinics funded …