UofL Hospital Center for Women & Infants

01/20/2023

👶 SPECIAL DELIVERY | Max Weidekamp celebrated his birthday earlier this week by delivering 100 meals for families and staff of the UofL Hospital - NICU to enjoy. Max was a NICU baby himself and made the donation through March of Dimes.

01/01/2023

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑!👶❤️ Say hello to Azrael, the first baby delivered at the UofL Hospital – Center for Women & Infants in 2023. Born at 3:09 a.m., Azrael weighed in at 6 pounds, 9 ounces. Congrats to Azrael's family!

08/07/2022

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! If you are new to breastfeeding or plan to start breastfeeding soon, check out our series of "Getting Started Breastfeeding" videos.

Watch this clip for a general explanation of how to approach breastfeeding to help get both mother and baby in a comfortable breastfeeding routine.

08/04/2022

Aug. 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week. Did you know breastfeeding benefits both the baby and the mother?

Breastfeeding has many benefits for mom and baby. Benefits for Mom: • Breastfeeding decreases the chance of certain cancers like ovarian and breast • Breastfeeding increases oxytocin: – When mothers breastfeed, oxytocin levels increase and breast milk “lets down.” – Oxytocin helps with i...

08/03/2022

Aug. 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week. Did you know breastfed babies typically get sick less often and have lower rates of certain illnesses as they grow up?

Learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding ⤵️

Breastmilk is the most perfect, nutritious food for babies, providing benefits such as reduced risk of illness. Learn more about why you should breastfeed here

04/26/2022

Did you know that getting a blistering sunburns prior to the age of 18 can double the risk of melanoma? Here's how you can protect your kids from the sun while they're swimming and venturing outdoors.

Did you know that getting sunburns before the age of 18 doubles your risk of melanoma? Learn how to avoid sunburn, especially in children under the age of 18

04/14/2022

Black women are more than three times as likely to die from pregnancy-related complications as white women. During Black Maternal Health Week, learn how you can support pregnant people in your life to reduce factors that contribute to pregnancy-related complications and death.

04/12/2022

Black women are more than three times as likely to die from pregnancy-related complications as white women. During Black Maternal Health Week, learn how you can support pregnant people in your life to reduce factors that contribute to pregnancy-related complications and death.

04/06/2022

Next week is Black Maternal Health Week! We're partnering with the Louisville Coalition for Black Maternal Health on several events throughout the week, including in-person and virtual. Join us for the kickoff event Monday at Roots101: African American Museum.

03/23/2022

Celebrating women that share the passion to provide lifesaving patient-centered care. Damara Jenkins, APRN, CNM, shares what midwifery is and her view of providing of health care to women.

03/07/2022

UofL Health is continuing to share stories and expert advice in celebration of Black history beyond February.

Listen to stories and resources from our own Black providers and honor the contributions and accomplishments made in medicine throughout history and today.

02/21/2022

Please check your formula to see if it is part of the recall!

POWDERED INFANT FORMULA RECALL: Three brands of powdered infant formula have been recalled due to possible Cronobacter contamination. Do not feed your baby recalled formula.

Do not use Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formulas if they meet all 3 of these conditions:
• First two digits of the code are 22 through 37, and
• Code on the container contains K8, SH, or Z2, and
• Use-by date is 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later

Throw away any remaining powdered formula or return it for a refund. Visit FDA’s recall website for more information: https://go.usa.gov/xtuHS.