Mother Baby Programs
Few moments in life are more precious than the birth of a child. We invite you to make a gift in honor a new baby in your life, to support mothers and babies in our community. Your gift will support prenatal the hospital’s classes, new parent support groups, and other…
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Every baby born at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is a miracle, but that was especially clear with the arrival of Mackenzie de Guzman on March 11, 2021. Just two days before this healthy baby girl entered the world, her mom, Michelle Moshier, learned that she had breast cancer. “From the…
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Like all expectant mothers, Amy Plopper ultimately just wanted to have a healthy baby her second time around. But after a difficult experience with her firstborn, she also hoped her second child would arrive with as little medication intervention as possible. To make that happen, she collaborated closely with her…
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While all women face challenges in childbirth, we know that these risks are especially severe for Black mothers. Maternal mortality is three to four times higher for Black women than it is for white women, and Black women are more likely to experience complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Sentara Martha…
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