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Health and Wellness | June 10, 2025

Pregnant? Consider a Nesting Party

An expectant mother planning a nesting party before her baby arrives.
Celebrate your pregnancy with a nesting party to prep your home and gather support before your baby’s arrival.
Health and Wellness | February 7, 2025

Birth Plans: Labor Preferences for Delivering Your Baby

A pregnant woman contemplates creating a birth plan to document her wishes for labor and delivery.
Prepare your birth plan by following our tips. Specify who should be in the delivery room, pain management choices and other preferences.
Health and Wellness | January 15, 2025

Midwife or Doula: What's the Difference?

Expectant mothers have the option of having a midwife or doula to help with labor and delivery.
Expectant patients can choose midwives or doulas. Midwives provide care, while doulas focus on comfort. Learn more about their services.
Scripps in the News | January 3, 2025

New Scripps Programs for High-Risk Pregnancies Make Headlines

Sean Daneshmand, MD, medical director of the maternal-fetal medicine program at Scripps Clinic.
Sean Daneshmand, MD, recently spoke with the La Jolla Light about the latest efforts to help high-risk moms and babies.
Health and Wellness | December 2, 2024

Preparing for Pregnancy: Get Healthy Before Getting Pregnant

A pregnant woman discusses her health with her OB-GYN.
If you're planning for pregnancy, focus on managing your weight, diet, stress and overall health.
Health and Wellness | October 9, 2024

What to Do When You’re 34 Weeks Pregnant

A pregnant woman rests at home at 34 week pregnancy point.
By week 34, your baby is the size of a cantaloupe. Are you ready for labor and delivery? Follow our tips for your baby's arrival.
Health and Wellness | August 1, 2024

What Is Preeclampsia in Pregnancy?

Preeclampsia is a high blood pressure condition during pregnancy. It can cause harm to mother and baby. Learn the signs and what to do.
Health and Wellness | November 28, 2023

Therapy Teddy Bears for Adults Help Ease Loss of Loved Ones

A woman hugs a therapy teddy bear comfort cub, which helps adults ease loss of loved ones.
A local group provides teddy bears to adults coping with grief, especially the loss of a child. Scripps participates in the program.
News Releases | August 30, 2023

Scripps Earns Top Marks on Cal Hospital Compare Honor Rolls

A bottle of opioid pills is opened and spilled out on a table.
Cal Hospital Compare announced statewide honor rolls for opioid stewardship, maternity care and patient safety, with Scripps Health earning multiple spots.
Health and Wellness | September 23, 2022

Pregnancy After 35: What You Should Know (video)

A Scripps perinatologist discusses pregnancy after 35, (advanced maternal age pregnancy or geriatric pregnancy) and help available.