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Upon your arrival, you will be assessed by a nurse who will share information with your provider. This assessment may include: Taking your vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration r...

Cesarean section delivery is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the mother's abdomen and uterus. A C-section might be planned ahead of time if you develop pregnancy compl...

How do you know when it's time to come to the hospital? Sometimes every little ache and pain seems like the "real thing." Expect false alarms. Remember, no one knows for sure what triggers labor, and ...

The best protection for your child in a vehicle crash is a properly secured child safety seat. However, buying and installing the correct seat for your child can be confusing. Car crashes are the lead...

OB-GYNs do not provide care for children. Because of this, you will need to choose a provider for your baby. Choose from Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine or Family Medicine providers. Consi...

Being prepared for your stay at the hospital will make it a more comfortable experience for you, as well as your support person and newborn, and the baby's sibling(s). Here are some items that you sho...

Childbirth Education classes and parenting resources are offered in La Crosse. Search the Classes & Events section of the Mayo Clinic Health System website for local class dates, conference r...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), which is the lo...

The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. It usually gro...

Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's germ-fighting network. The lymphatic system includes the lymph nodes (lymph glands), spleen, thymus gland and bone marrow. Lym...