South Texas Healthcare System HealthNews
Summer 2007

Contents

 Home
 From the CEOs
 Health Events
 Delivery of Quints
18 Years Ago Was Anything but Routine
 Birthing Center of
South Texas at
McAllen Medical Center
 After Delivery
 'Honey ... It's Time!'
 Read All About Baby Online and Anytime
 Prepare for the 'Big Day'
 Special Units' Sweetheart Party
 South Texas Health System Facilities Map
 Past Issues

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Delivery of Quints 18 Years Ago Was Anything but Routine

When Ramiro Caballero, MD, a neonatologist, was called in to assist in the delivery of twins 18 years ago, little did he know that this delivery would be anything but routine when not two, but five babies were born.
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Birthing Center of South Texas

When it comes to having your baby, you're faced with many options: Natural or medicated birth? Formula milk or breast milk?

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Prepare for
the 'Big Day'


In the days ahead, the more you learn about your birth experience, the more you’ll be able to relax and welcome your new child with open arms.
From the CEOs

South Texas Health System is pleased to bring you this very special edition of Health News, all about leading maternity care services offered at the Birthing Center of South Texas at McAllen Medical Center.

  'Honey ... It's Time!'

Before you know it, the big day will be here. When you come to the Birthing Center of South Texas at McAllen Medical Center to deliver your baby, make sure you've packed the appropriate necessities for your stay.

  Read All About Baby Online and Anytime

How big is your baby at 16 weeks gestation? When can your unborn baby hear you talk? Is breast-feeding really better for your baby? When will your newborn start sleeping through the night, crawling or sitting up?


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