Breastfeeding Checklist For Hurricane Season
Ah, Myrtle Beach! It’s our slice of paradise during the summer with its beautiful coastline, bustling boardwalk, and warm Southern hospitality, but come hurricane season, our lovely beach town can […]
Women’s Health
The Third Trimester: Guiding Your Last Months of Pregnancy
The third trimester of pregnancy marks the final stretch of this incredible journey, bringing you closer to the moment you’ll finally meet your little one. Spanning weeks 28 through 40, […]
Why Choose a Pediatrician for Your Baby Before Giving Birth
Congratulations on your upcoming bundle of joy! As you prepare for your newborn’s arrival, there are many important decisions to make, from choosing the perfect crib to picking the best […]
Stretch Marks from Pregnancy and Weight Loss: Understanding Prevention and Treatment
When it comes to pregnancy and weight loss, many individuals encounter the common issue of stretch marks. These stubborn marks can cause distress and affect one’s confidence. CMC is offering […]
The Second Trimester: Navigating Months 3 through 6 of Pregnancy
As you step into your second trimester of pregnancy, you are embracing the beautiful journey you and your baby are on. It’s a time (typically spanning from weeks 14 to […]
The First Trimester: A Guide to Your First Three Months of Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a beautiful and transformative journey, marked by a myriad of physical and emotional changes. The first trimester, spanning roughly the first three months, is a crucial period of […]
Living with Endometriosis: 5 Expert Tips for Managing Pain and Fatigue
Living with endometriosis can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing the debilitating pain and fatigue that often accompany this condition. Our experienced OBGYNs at CMC Women’s Health understand […]
Do I have Enough Milk?
As a new breastfeeding mom, one of the most common concerns that may arise is the question, “Am I producing enough milk?” It’s a natural worry, but rest assured, you’re […]
Healing After a Miscarriage
Grief is a complex and deeply personal journey, especially when it comes to the loss experienced after a miscarriage. This heart-wrenching experience can leave individuals and couples grappling with a […]
What is Endometrial Cancer?
Co-Authored by: Ragan Spinks, NP, Duke Cancer Network; Linda Sutton, MD, Duke Cancer Network, Medical Director; Conway Medical Center Endometrial cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the […]
The Fears of Giving Birth: Overcoming Apprehensions with Confidence
The Fears of Giving Birth: Overcoming Apprehensions with Confidence Bringing a new life into the world is a moment of immense joy and anticipation for expectant parents. However, it’s also […]
Pregnancy Skin Problems: Expert Insights from Dr. Galimberti
Pregnancy is a beautiful and transformative journey that brings along a multitude of changes, both physically and emotionally. While the anticipation of welcoming a new life is undoubtedly exciting, […]
Conscious Nourishment: A Different Approach to Healthy Eating
In a world obsessed with quick fixes and fad diets, the concept of conscious nourishment is a refreshing alternative. Unlike conventional dieting, which often focuses solely on the external aspects […]
Prioritizing Mental Health for New Moms through Edinburgh Depression Screening
Welcoming a new life into the world is a joyous occasion, but it’s essential to recognize and address the mental well-being of new mothers. At The BirthPlace in Conway Medical, […]
Weight Loss After Birth: Gentle and Effective Strategies
Becoming a mother is a joyous and life-changing experience, but it also brings along changes to your body. Many new moms find themselves eager to shed the extra pounds gained […]
Smart and Nourishing Snack Options for New Moms
Having a baby is a joyous occasion, but it often comes with sleepless nights and busy days for new moms. Finding time to prepare nutritious meals can be challenging, making […]
What Are the Different Types of Miscarriage?
Miscarriage, a heartbreaking event that affects countless families, occurs when a pregnancy ends before the fetus can survive independently. There are different types of miscarriage, each with its own characteristics, […]
CMC Announces Most Popular Baby Names for 2023
This year 1,535 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. […]
Nurturing a Healthy Pregnancy When You’re Plus-Sized
Pregnancy is a beautiful and transformative journey, regardless of your size. While the media might portray a certain image of pregnancy, it’s important to remember that every body is unique […]
Long Acting Reversible Contraception Insertion After Delivery: What You Need to Know
For new mothers, the postpartum period can be overwhelming and filled with numerous decisions. One such decision is choosing the right birth control method and when to start it. Long-acting […]
Feeding Your Baby: A Lactation Consultant’s Perspective
As new parents, one of the most important decisions you will make for your child is deciding how to feed them. At Conway Medical Center, we pride ourselves in providing […]
2023 Holiday Gift Guide
‘Tis the season for holiday shopping! Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are here making it the perfect time to load up your cart with Conway Medical Center approved items […]
Expert Tips for Holiday Wellness
The holidays are upon us, bringing joy, festivities, and a fair share of challenges. With the hustle and bustle this time of year brings, we can easily overlook our health […]
Understanding Cesarean Sections: 8 Essential Things to Know
Bringing a new life into the world is an awe-inspiring experience, and for some women, this journey involves a cesarean section, commonly known as a c-section. While vaginal deliveries are […]
Sex After You Give Birth
Becoming a mother is a transformative experience that brings immense joy, love, and of course, changes to your body. As you navigate the beautiful journey of motherhood, it’s natural to […]
Remedies for a Sore Throat: Insights from an ENT Doctor
Sore throats are incredibly common. In fact, most of us will deal with it at least once a year. From spirited screaming for the CCU Chanticleers to catching a viral […]
What is gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes occurs when you develop high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. This is due to hormonal disruptions that interfere with your body’s use of insulin. The sugar remains in your […]
Allyson Floyd Shares- What’s in my treatment bag
For some individuals diagnosed with cancer, your doctor may prescribe chemotherapy drugs as part of your treatment. These drugs are designed to cure, control, or erase cancer symptoms. Chemotherapy […]
What are the Stages of Cancer?
Have you recently been diagnosed with cancer? Are you wondering how the stage of the disease is determined? Cancer is a complex diagnosis and staging is one of the preliminary […]
CMC Mobile Mammography Center makes vital screening more accessible
Some patients are teachers who don’t want to give up a day in the classroom. Others are healthcare workers who would rather be anywhere but a hospital. All of them […]
What to Expect When Giving Birth
No matter how many doctors’ visits you’ve had, videos you’ve watched or classes you’ve taken, it’s hard to know exactly what to expect. Every pregnancy and delivery are different and […]
Your Daughter’s First OB-GYN Visit
As your daughter matures there are various aspects of her health and well-being that you will have to navigate on her journey to adulthood. One crucial aspect is her reproductive […]
Dr. Li’s Top Picks for Over-the-Counter Skincare Products
Achieving healthy, glowing skin doesn’t always require a trip to the dermatologist’s office. There’s a wide array of over-the-counter (OTC) skincare products available that can help you maintain and enhance […]
Melasma: The Mask of Pregnancy
Melasma, often referred to as the “mask of pregnancy,” is a common skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While it’s a harmless condition, it can be a source […]
Hospital Bag Checklist- Packing for mom, baby and family
Preparing for baby Having a baby, whether it’s your first or fourth, is an exciting yet potentially overwhelming experience. Especially as a first time mom, it’s easy to feel […]
CMC Participating in Placenta Donation Program
New mothers have the opportunity to support the health of others through their life-changing gift The birth of a baby brings joy to the parents who have eagerly awaited the […]
What causes birth defects?
As an expectant mom, you want to keep yourself and your baby healthy and so does your healthcare provider. You especially want to protect against birth defects, which starts with […]
Which is the best birth control method for me?
Every woman has a different focus when choosing birth control. Some want long-term contraceptives, while others know they want to get pregnant sooner rather than later. Choosing a birth control […]
Endometriosis: Often missed in young girls
Many women and adolescents experience cramping during their menstrual cycle, but when the cramps become so painful that you can’t sleep, are having muscle cramps and headaches, or even vomiting […]
CMC Heart-To-Heart Challenge
The Dangers of Heart Disease According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both women and men in the United States. It is also one […]
The Importance of Breast Self-Awareness
While self-care may be a relatively new concept over the last few decades, doctors have been promoting another kind of self-care for decades, self-breast exams. Regular annual physicals, mammograms, and […]
Former ABC15 anchor shares story of surviving breast cancer, advocates annual mammograms
First published by by Jennifer Abney, Courtney Rowles for WPDE ABC15 News on October 13, 2022. CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — For more than 20 years, ABC15 viewers welcomed Allyson Floyd into […]
Turn your mammogram appointment into a day of fun
When you think of getting your annual mammogram, you may not think of it as a day of entertainment or relaxation. But what if it was? The 3D mammograms given […]
Why some women won’t get their mammograms
Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early yet some women are less likely than […]
Conway hangs pink pumpkins outside CMC for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By Bryn Eddy at myhorrynews.com A crew with the City of Conway hung pink pumpkins from the trees at the entrance to Conway Medical Center on Tuesday morning for Breast […]
Allyson Floyd- A story of early detection and life
It was an unseasonably warm day in February when CMC Media and PR Specialist, Allyson Floyd was knee deep in another busy workday. One topic covered in the morning meeting […]
Understanding Breast Cancer Related Tests
Whether you’re ready to get your first screening mammogram or want to know more about follow-up tests after an abnormal finding, learning about breast cancer screening tests can help you […]
CMC Designated as Baby-Friendly Hospital
After a rigorous review process, CMC has achieved the highly prestigious Baby-Friendly Designation! This is a great accomplishment that required commitment and effort from teams throughout the organization across a […]
CMC Installs New Mamava Lactation Pod in Hospital Lobby
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, […]
Should I get the Covid-19 vaccine if I’m pregnant?
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 […]
What Does an Abnormal Mammogram Mean?
When you get the call that you have an abnormal mammogram, your mind moves into panic mode: What if it’s cancer? If it’s cancer, have I caught it early enough? […]
‘The more the merrier’: Best friends take on annual mammograms together in Conway
First published by Hannah Oskin for Waccamaw Publishers and myhorrynews.com on August 6, 2021. The Ya-Yas friend group had their annual mammograms at Conway Medical Center’s Imaging Center. Dr. Siena […]
How to Find a New OBGYN
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 […]
ADAs: Are you prepared for the worst?
The COVID-19 outbreak has created a climate of uncertainty that has made us all worry about our health and susceptibility to illness. It has reminded us that our own mortality […]
Should I have a robotic hysterectomy?
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 […]
My Partner Has an STD – What Should I Do Next?
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 […]
CMC Announces Most Popular Baby Names for 2020
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 […]
9 New Specialties Available at CMC Health Plaza Socastee
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 Socastee is now home […]
10 Tips for Making A Birth Plan
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 […]
What To Do When Your Breastfed Baby Refuses Bottle Feeding
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 […]
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