Conway Medical Center (CMC) has installed a new Mamava lactation pod to meet the needs of breastfeeding parents. The pod in the main hospital lobby is available for patients, staff, and visitors to allow for breastfeeding or pumping in a private location. “We are very excited to provide this pod for breastfeeding support for our […]
Preparing for the birth of your baby can be equal parts joy and stress. No doubt, your to-do list likely grows by the minute (just like your belly). One item on that list is likely the Covid-19 vaccine. You’ve likely asked yourself “should I get the Covid-19 vaccine?” The Centers for Disease Control recently strengthened […]
4 Things to Help You Narrow Your Search for a New OB-GYN Searching for a new OB-GYN can be a little overwhelming. There are many options out there, but you want the one who makes you comfortable in intimate situations. One that you can trust and be open and honest with during awkward, yet crucial, […]
A hysterectomy is one of the most common surgeries in the U.S. This surgical procedure involves the removal of the uterus and can sometimes include the ovaries and the fallopian tubes as well. After a hysterectomy, you won’t be able get pregnant and will no longer experience menstrual periods. Do I need a hysterectomy? […]
It’s not the news you wanted to hear. After being together for six months, your partner tells you that they have genital herpes, one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). There are a lot of thoughts flooding your mind. You may experience anger, fear and frustration. Therefore, you’re […]
A biblical hero tops the list This year 1,430 babies were welcomed into the world at Conway Medical Center. For years, The BirthPlace at CMC has seen a vast majority of the births in Horry County. There were 727 girls and 703 boys born during the hospital’s fiscal year which runs from September 2019 through […]
Conway Medical Center is eager to announce the expansion of their award winning specialty care services to the Socastee area of Myrtle Beach. CMC Health Plaza South is now home to 9 new specialty services giving the community local access to 30 new physicians honoring CMC’s commitment to make outstanding medical care more accessible to […]
You may have picked the perfect pattern and nursery theme for your little bundle of joy, but have you put that same time and consideration into a birth plan? What Is a Birth Plan? The birth plan is a document or outline of how you want your labor and delivery experience to be. It lets us know […]
I recently had a new mom reach out with a very common problem. She was breastfeeding her baby and bottle feeding him when he was with his grandparents once or twice a week. Suddenly , her 2 month old started refusing the bottle. She tried changing the type of bottle but that didn’t work out […]
The answer is… …it depends. There are simply far too many variations among women for us to make a blanket statement that one is better than the other. It’s not an issue of ultrasound vs. mammogram. It’s an issue of what is the right type of care for you. An ultrasound is generally not used […]
Imagine trying to find a white spot on a white background. It would be difficult, right? That’s one of the challenges faced by our radiologists when examining the mammograms of women with dense breasts. The stakes are high: That white spot could be an indicator of breast cancer, and the sooner breast cancer is detected, […]
There’s nothing like seeing that precious face of your newborn for the first time. But in the past, after baby’s first meet and greet with mom, he or she was whisked away to the nursery. For generations, the baby spent a lot of time with the hospital’s nursing staff, and the infant’s primary care was […]
Conway Medical Center’s Center for Breast Health provides unparalleled, comprehensive breast care guided by a deep sense of compassion and respect for the dignity of every patient. We are consistently recognized as a leader in breast health for utilizing the latest in imaging technology while offering women a more comfortable experience. 1 in 8 women […]
Did you know that breast milk provides a child with key nutrients and antibodies that help them fight off illness, develop immunity, and lowers the risk of conditions such as ear infections, asthma and intestinal problems like diarrhea? That’s right! At Conway Medical Center, we recommend exclusive breastfeeding without the use of infant formula or […]
Conway Medical Center (CMC) is the first hospital in South Carolina to offer the Hologic SmartCurve™ breast stabilization system, which is clinically proven to deliver a more comfortable mammogram without compromising image quality, workflow or dose. This latest innovation is part of CMC’s ongoing commitment to superior breast cancer detection and has the potential to increase […]
CONWAY, SC– Conway Medical Center (CMC) was recently designated as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care by BlueCross and BlueShield of South Carolina as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated hospitals that show expertise in delivering improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective […]
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