THU, NOV 19 AT 6:00 PM PST
Preparing for Multiples Webinar: Pregnancy and Birth
Sharp HealthCare posted a video to playlist Baby Care Basics.
September 9 at 11:58 AM ·
The clamp on your new baby's umbilical cord should fall off within 7 to 10 days of birth. Until then, and for days after, it's important to prevent infection by keeping the belly button area clean and dry. Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to care for a baby's umbilical cord, from washing it to diapering around it.
Trisha Khaleghi, senior vice president and CEO of Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital and Sharp McDonald Center, has been recognized by the American Heart Association for her volunteerism and her passion for caring for those with heart disease.
Read why heart disease and the American Heart Association are so near and dear to Trisha's own heart.
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A personal passion for giving back
Sharp HealthCare posted a video to playlist Baby Care Basics.
September 2 at 2:58 PM ·
Until your baby's umbilical cord is healed, they should be sponged bathed. It's important to keep their belly buttons clean and dry, to prevent infection. Learn how to properly sponge bathe a baby, keeping them warm and comfortable throughout.
WED, OCT 28 AT 6:00 PM PDT
Preventing Preterm Labor Webinar
THU, SEP 24
Covid-19 and Pregnancy Webinar
This time last year, Sharp Mary Birch was celebrating our NICU families at our annual NICU Little Grad Reunion at Liberty Station (see photos pre-pandemic).
Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s in-person NICU Little Grad Reunion.
In lieu of catching up in person, we would love to share your child’s journey through our NICU to NOW program. Please take a moment to update the Sharp Mary Birch team on your NICU graduate’s growth, milestones and accomplishments. NICU to NOW form: https://www.sharp.com/hospitals/mary-birch/nicu-to-now.cfm
Sharp Mary Birch sends wishes of health and safety for all families during these difficult times. We hope to see you next year in person to celebrate the continued growth and success of our Little Grads.
#NICU #niculittlegrad #nicubaby #nicugraduate #nicustrong
Today is National Depression Screening Day.
Everyone feels sad sometimes, but these feelings usually pass within a few days. Depression interferes with daily life and may last for weeks or months at a time.
If you or a loved one struggles with postpartum depression, Sharp Mary Birch has resources to help. To learn more about our free virtual Postpartum Support Group, please call 858-939-4133 or visit the link below.
https://www.sharp.com/health-classes/postpartum-support-group-17
The term “Magnet designated hospital” was coined in the early 80’s by the American Academy of Nursing to describe hospitals that could attract and retain nurses. Patients rely on the Magnet designation as the ultimate credential for high-quality nursing.
We are proud to announce that Sharp Mary Birch has received the honor of Magnet Re-designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
This honor recognizes our nursing excellence, innovations in professional nursing practice, and commitment to high-quality patient care.
Today is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
“Be patient with yourself and remember that while you are grieving, it’s important to take care of yourself physically and emotionally.”
Donna Reyes, medical social worker at Sharp Mary Birch.
#pregnancyandinfantlossawareness
Read more.
https://www.sharp.com/health-news/coping-with-infant-loss.cfm
No parent ever wants their baby to require care in the NICU. Days and nights filled with the sounds of machines, the bustle of care providers and concerned whispers are far from what they imagined the early days with their new baby would offer.
Elsa Stout, RNC-NIC, decided that the sweet sounds of parents reading aloud to their infants in the NICU would be a welcome addition.
Read more.
https://www.sharp.com/health-news/reading-in-the-nicu-a-love-story.cfm
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Reading in the NICU: a love story
Happy #NationalPharmacyWeek to the outstanding Pharmacy team at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital!
Thank you for the vital role you play in our patient's care and for ensuring safety and wellness throughout their entire experience.
We appreciate you for everything you do!
Since May 2020, Din Tai Fung 鼎泰豐 has donated 150 meals monthly to all of the hard workers at Sharp Mary Birch.
We appreciate the continued kindness and generosity of Din Tai Fung and many other people and businesses that have offered the support in all forms to our caregivers during this difficult year.
Thank you so much!
It's #RespiratoryCareWeek!
Join us as we celebrate the phenomenal Respiratory Therapist team at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for their commitment and dedication to our patient's care.
Thank you for all you do!
Our Level III NICU is known worldwide for high-quality care and is the largest unit of its kind in California.
Now, there is a way you can support NICU families like your own by donating special blankets and beanies for other NICU babies and personal water bottles for family members during their stay.
Click here to support a NICU family now.
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SMB Luncheon NICU Blanket Donation Page - Foundations of Sharp HealthCare
When you think of someone who copes with high blood pressure — also known as hypertension — a young, pregnant woman isn’t likely among the first to come to mind.
However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 1 in every 12 to 17 pregnant women experiences high blood pressure, which can result in a variety of problems, including preterm delivery.
Read more.
https://www.sharp.com/health-news/the-link-between-hypertension-and-preterm-birth.cfm
Learn more about preventing preterm birth by registering for a free webinar, featuring Dr. David Dowling, an OBGYN affiliated with Sharp Mary Birch, on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 6 to 7:30 pm.
Register here.
https://www.sharp.com/health-classes/preventing-preterm-labor-webinar-2505
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The link between hypertension and preterm birth
Preterm birth, also known as premature birth, is when a woman gives birth before the 37th week of pregnancy, rather than after 40 weeks, which is considered the length of a full-term pregnancy.
Black women in the U.S. are 50% more likely to have a premature baby than white women. Research has identified a few reasons for this shocking statistic.
Read more here.
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Black women’s risk of premature birth
The Spirit of Caring Award recognizes outstanding individuals who demonstrate The Sharp Experience in all that they do.
Congratulations to Karen Anderson, Supervisor for the Women's Clinical Counseling at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital, one of five recipients of the 2020 Spirit of Caring Award.
Karen is a true inspiration for all of us at Sharp Mary Birch!
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Spirit of Caring — Karen Anderson - YouTube
Today is World Prematurity Day!
Meet our Sharp Mary Birch NICU grad Teddy Acena, who celebrated his first NICU graduation anniversary this past week! 🎉Teddy spent over two months in our NICU being born at 27 weeks gestation and weighing only 2.4 pounds.
To celebrate his year marker from graduating from the NICU, mom Grace delivered snacks for the NICU staff with a sweet note.
"Our Teddy has been growing and thriving at home. He has passed his one-year birthday. We are so very thankful to each of you for helping us get him home."
Thank you to the Acena family for the sweet treats and the lovely photos.
We would love to share your child’s journey through our NICU to NOW program. Please take a moment to update the Sharp Mary Birch team on your NICU graduate’s growth, milestones and accomplishments. NICU to NOW form: http://spr.ly/6182HECW6
#worldprematurityday #WorldPrematurityDay2020
If you've chosen Sharp Mary Birch as your delivery hospital or you're still considering where to have your baby, attend the free Baby on the Way Webinar, Wednesday Nov. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Don't miss the opportunity to meet Sharp caregivers, learn about the hospital's current COVID-19 protocols, enjoy a virtual hospital tour, get help choosing an OBGYN and ask physicians and specialists your pregnancy and childbirth questions.
Register here!
http://spr.ly/6183HDnR1
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Baby on the Way Webinar - Wednesday, Nov. 18 - San Diego - Sharp HealthCare
It's National Nurse Practitioners Week.🎉
"I love being a neonatal nurse practitioner because I get to take care of vulnerable newborns in their time of need. It is so special to see the strengths these newborns show through their time with us, and it is rewarding to be able to send them home with their families to begin their life's journey." - Amanda Green, NNP-BC, a nurse practitioner at Sharp Mary Birch's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Join us as we celebrate all the outstanding nurse practitioners at Sharp HealthCare! #NPWeek
WED, DEC 16 AT 6:00 PM PST
Baby on the Way Webinar
It's the most wonderful time of the year! 🎄
Sharp Mary Birch is getting into the holiday spirit. Last night, security and concierge teamed up to decorate the Christmas tree in the lobby to bring our patients and staff some joy this holiday season.
'Tis the season!🎄
During an especially unpredictable year, the social work team at Sharp Mary Birch hopes to bring some holiday cheer to the patients admitted to the perinatal special care unit (PSCU).
With the help of donations, the team put together self-care bags for our expecting moms. These bags will be in hands of our PSCU patients very soon!
Thank you to our social work team and everyone who donated!
Are you expecting a baby? We still have a few spaces open for tomorrow's free Baby on the Way Webinar!
Don't miss the opportunity to meet Sharp caregivers, learn about the hospital's current COVID-19 protocols, enjoy a virtual hospital tour, get help choosing an OBGYN and ask physicians and specialists your pregnancy and childbirth questions.
To register, visit http://spr.ly/6180HPFTr
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Baby on the Way Webinar - Wednesday, Dec. 16 - San Diego - Sharp HealthCare
Meet our Sharp Mary Birch NICU grad, Daniel Pugh! Daniel spent 99 days in our NICU, being born at 26 weeks gestation and weighing only 1.11 pounds.
Daniel, now four years old, is bright and funny. He is left-handed, loves to learn new things, and knows about 80 sight words. Daniel has started to read, write letters without tracing, and knows how to write his name. This year, his goal was to make sure he could write his letter to Santa and ask him for all his favorite toys.
Here are a few pictures Daniel wanted to share with his NICU medical staff to let them know what a great job they do every day.
We would love to share your child's journey through our NICU to NOW program. Please take a moment to update the Sharp Mary Birch team on your NICU graduate's growth, milestones, and accomplishments. NICU to NOW form: http://spr.ly/6182HECW6
While the pandemic has caused many birth plans to be altered, we continue to make safety our first priority here at Sharp Mary Birch. If you’re delivering at a Sharp hospital during this pandemic, here are some important things to keep in mind.
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Delivering a baby during COVID-19
NBC 7 spoke to Dr. Joanna Adamczak, about the advice she is giving her pregnant patients about the COVID-19 vaccine. Watch now.
Our new message facing state Route 163 says it all: Wear a Mask. Save a Life.
At 34 weeks pregnant with her first child, Amanda Joachim woke up one morning feeling a little off. Fast forward to learning she had a placental abruption and had to be rushed into an emergency C-section hours later.
Do not ignore the signs during pregnancy when it comes to the health of you and your baby. Here are some symptoms and factors that can lead to placental abruption.
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Listen to your body and trust yourself
The NICU at Sharp Mary Birch received a special visit from Santa! 🎅🏼
Santa was so happy to bring the magic of the holidays to our tiniest patients and their families!
Happy Holidays from Sharp Mary Birch! 🎁
It’s a girl! Sharp Mary Birch welcomed its first baby of 2021.
Congratulation to Melissa and Nicholas Hawke of San Diego, who welcomed little Delmar at 12:05 am, weighing in at 6 pounds, three ounces. This is the second daughter for the Hawkes. Baby and parents are doing well!
#newyearsbaby #newborn
Baby Saybie was officially featured in the Guiness Book of World Records!
“I’ve attended the births of many micropreemies over the years, but Saybie’s birth was definitely unique," says Dr. Paul Wozniak, physician at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital. "Based on her gestational age (23 weeks + 3 days) and, more importantly, her incredibly small size at birth, her prognosis was bleak, and we weren’t sure she would survive."
Last year, Saybie was born at Sharp Mary Birch. She was too small to register weight on the in-bed scale and after being transferred to the NICU, she was weighed on an old-fashioned scale at only 245 grams, or 8.6 ounces.
"It’s been an honor to have been a part of Saybie’s care team, and to have the privilege to watch her grow, thrive, and exceed all expectations," says Dr. Wozniak. "Saybie and her parents became, and will always be, part of our Sharp Mary Birch NICU family."
Read more about Baby Saybie's journey at http://spr.ly/6180HVr3q
#NICU #guinessbookrecords #newborn #premie
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Lightest birth
With the vaccine roll out beginning, many woman are asking whether it is safe or not to get the vaccine while pregnant?
"The benefit of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, and therefore protecting the pregnant mom against COVID, outweighs the theoretical risk of potential harm from the vaccine," says Dr. Joanna Adamczak, perinatologist and chief medical officer at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns.
Here are some important factors to consider to determine if the benefit outweighs the risk and the questions to discuss with your doctor. http://spr.ly/6187HXWqL
#vaccine #pregnancy
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Is it safe to get the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant?
Last Thursday, the Ferraro quadruplets celebrated their 5th birthday virtually on CBS 8 San Diego! 🎉 🎊
The Ferraro family and their high risk pregnancy with quadruplets were featured in the Stories of the Sharp Experience in 2016: http://spr.ly/6185Hn4oF
Katie Ferraro introduced the chatty 5 year-olds to San Diego and shared some of the joys and challenges juggling not only the quadruplets, but also her 3 other kids.
"Kids are a lot of work, but a lot of fun,” says Ferraro.
Watch full interview here: http://spr.ly/6186Hn4o2
Happy Birthday from your Sharp Mary Birch family! 🎁
Dorothy Tran, San Diego radio personality for Kyxy 96.5, shared a beautiful moment on her blog hearing her second son, Elgin, laugh for the first time! Cue: Awwwww! 👶 ❤️
Dorothy delivered both of her boys at Sharp Mary Birch - her son, Bắc, in 2019 and her newest addition in late 2020. Elgin was born at 29 weeks and was in our NICU for a little over 2 months and is now home - happy and healthy - and loves spending time with his big brother!
Read the blog post and listen to those heartwarming giggles here: http://spr.ly/6188Hwbhj
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Dorothy's Blog: My Baby Laughed for the First Time!
WED, FEB 17 AT 6:00 PM PST
Baby on the Way Webinar
Thank you to the skilled team at Sharp Memorial Hospital 's 4 North for taking care of our patients with Covid-19.
This exceptional group includes dedicated care providers from Sharp Mary Birch, who have become part of the 4 North family to help support San Diegans during their time of need.
We are grateful to work together side-by-side with our Sharp Mary Birch colleagues.
Today is World Breast Pumping Day! 👶
Breastfeeding is challenging, especially for first-time mothers. Breast pumps can allow women to continue breastfeeding as they balance newborn feedings with their schedules. It can also help moms who are having difficulty getting their babies to latch on or who’s baby has to spend time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) get the nutrients of breast milk.
Join the Sharp Mary Birch virtual breastfeeding support groups on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. to connect with other parents and learn about successes and challenges with breastfeeding.
Sign up for the free webinar here: http://spr.ly/6182HbCZE
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Breastfeeding Support Group Webinar - Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays - San Diego - Sharp HealthCare
February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and heart health.
Heart health is especially important for pregnant women, as diet and exercise directly connect with the health of their baby's heart.
Some easy ways to protect your heart during pregnancy, is regular exercise and altering your diet to lower consumption of caffeine and sodium.
Also, making sure to eat whole grains, lean proteins and leafy greens. Nutrients such as calcium, copper, phosphorus and thiamine - found in yogurt, cashews and oats - are great for the heart.
#hearthealth #HeartMonth
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Exercising while pregnant
The leadership team at Sharp Mary Birch joined the #GoRed movement supporting National #WearRedDay, a time to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and heart health in women.
You can reduce your risk for heart disease with simple lifestyle changes such as diet, regular exercise, and knowing your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar numbers. #SharpGoesRed #SDGORED #HeartMonth
THU, FEB 25 AT 6:00 PM PST
Planning for Pregnancy
Heart Month is especially important to Trisha Khaleghi, the CEO of Sharp Mary Birch.
Not only has she volunteered with the American Heart Association for more than 20 years, but she is also on the Go Red for Women Executive Leadership Team.
"Personally, I am connected and grateful to the American Heart Association, because at just 7 days old, my son, Blake, had open-heart surgery," Trisha shares. "As you can imagine, that was a very scary and traumatic time in our lives. Blake will be turning 20 years old this month and I am constantly in awe of what a strong, resilient and incredible young man he has become."
Read more about her connection to heart disease and how she gives back below. #heartmonth
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A personal passion for giving back
The debate continues about whether expectant mothers should be getting the COVID-19 vaccine or not.
Dr. Joanna Adamczak, perinatologist and the chief medical officer of Sharp Mary Birch, was interviewed on KPBS.
"While there haven’t been any clinical studies, thousands of pregnant women are now receiving COVID-19 vaccines and they and their babies have stayed safe," says Adamczak.
Listen to the full interview below.
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Expectant Mothers Aren't Getting Clear Guidance About COVID-19 Vaccines
Makai was born at the beginning of the pandemic on February 22 at 25 weeks and 6 days. Weighing in at a mere 1.5 pounds, he spent 110 days in our NICU.
A couple of days before his mom’s birthday, Makai came home on oxygen. “Best birthday gift ever!” mom says.
Makai just turned 1 year old, and he is thriving and getting into everything. Watch out world!
The family would love to thank the sweet, informative and caring day/night primaries for their support through Makai’s NICU stay, including Johanna, Lisa, Luis and Carly. They want to thank the RT’s – Steve and Tammy. Plus, Gwen at the entrance that was always a ray of sunshine during their journey.
Here are a few pictures Makai wanted to share with his NICU medical staff to remind them of what a great job they do every day.
We would love to share your child's NICU journey through our NICU to NOW program. Please take a moment to update the Sharp Mary Birch team on your NICU graduate's growth, milestones, and accomplishments. Share here: http://spr.ly/6187Hl7xt
As Black History Month comes to an end this year, it is important to create opportunity to continue to educate yourself, and your kids, on the achievements of Black Americans and their valuable role in our country's history.
Check out 10 books to read for Black History Month (and year round) for ages 0 to 12 years old that help in understanding the importance of Black history for children of all ages and races.
http://spr.ly/6189HYPyX
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10 kids' books to read for Black History Month
WED, MAR 24 AT 6:00 PM PDT
Understanding Your Ultrasound Webinar
"...In postpartum, everyone that came to check on my family and I were super polite and very thorough with everything. They made sure not only baby and I were comfortable, but that my spouse was too. Even the food here was great! They definitely spoil you. If I wanted something extra they would get it for me. I will 100% recommend this place anytime. Felt like a vacation more than a hospital stay!"
As we experience our one year "anniversary" since the beginning of the pandemic, we reflect on the changes that Sharp Mary Birch made to ensure the safety of our tiniest patients and their families. However, throughout the year, the Sharp Experience has been at the forefront of our care and that is reflected so beautifully in this review.
Thank you for your kind words, Megan, and trusting us to be a part of your care! Congrats!
WED, APR 28 AT 6:00 PM PDT
High Blood Pressure and Pregnancy: Know the Risks
Maria was diagnosed with COVID-19 at 37 weeks pregnant and when her health quickly got worse, she was whisked away to Sharp Mary Birch for an emergency C-section.
Feeling a mix of gratitude and grief, read how one family gave birth to a new baby while diagnosed with COVID-19.
http://spr.ly/6188HqYVO
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2020 brought trauma and joy for one family
"...In postpartum, everyone that came to check on my family and I were super polite and very thorough with everything. They made sure not only baby and I were comfortable, but that my spouse was too. Even the food here was great! They definitely spoil you. If I wanted something extra they would get it for me. I will 100% recommend this place anytime. Felt like a vacation more than a hospital stay!"
As we experience our one year "anniversary" since the beginning of the pandemic, we reflect on the changes that Sharp Mary Birch made to ensure the safety of our tiniest patients and their families. However, throughout the year, the Sharp Experience has been at the forefront of our care and that is reflected so beautifully in this review.
Thank you for your kind words, Megan, and trusting us to be a part of your care! Congrats!
We cry from sadness. We cry from joy. We cry from relief. Our babies cry for food, diaper changes, gas, love and so much more! 👶
Kathy Mendias, manager of administrative resources and retail services at Sharp Mary Birch, shared an important message of embracing tears for better physical and emotional health on her online TED talk.
Mendias shares the power of tears, while recognizing the role crying plays in relation to positive emotions and experiences, such as the birth of a baby or reuniting with loved ones after a long separation.
We are so happy to have her as part of our team! Congrats, Kathy! 🎉
Watch her TED talk here: http://spr.ly/6188HQcIm
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The healing power of tears
Earlier this year, Jean and Lou celebrated their first birthday! 🎂 🥳
On January 29, 2020, the twins were born at 31weeks and 6 days and spent 28 days in our NICU.
Today, Jean crawls everywhere and is well ahead in his development, while Lou follows him around as much as she can and is the cutest little clown.
The family would like to thank all the nurses and doctors who took care of Jean and Lou. While the whole family returned to live in France, they will never forget their Sharp Mary Birch NICU family. ❤️ #nicu #NICUtoNow
WED, APR 28 AT 6:00 PM PDT
High Blood Pressure and Pregnancy: Know the Risks
Maria was diagnosed with COVID-19 at 37 weeks pregnant and when her health quickly got worse, she was whisked away to Sharp Mary Birch for an emergency C-section.
Feeling a mix of gratitude and grief, read how one family gave birth to a new baby while diagnosed with COVID-19.
http://spr.ly/6188HqYVO
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2020 brought trauma and joy for one family
"...In postpartum, everyone that came to check on my family and I were super polite and very thorough with everything. They made sure not only baby and I were comfortable, but that my spouse was too. Even the food here was great! They definitely spoil you. If I wanted something extra they would get it for me. I will 100% recommend this place anytime. Felt like a vacation more than a hospital stay!"
As we experience our one year "anniversary" since the beginning of the pandemic, we reflect on the changes that Sharp Mary Birch made to ensure the safety of our tiniest patients and their families. However, throughout the year, the Sharp Experience has been at the forefront of our care and that is reflected so beautifully in this review.
Thank you for your kind words, Megan, and trusting us to be a part of your care! Congrats!
