Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

The latest news and patient stories about Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns from Sharp HealthCare experts and our Sharp Health News contributors.

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Recovering from breast cancer at 33 (video)

Havyne Cooper credits her loved ones, the Sharp care team and the power of positivity for helping her recover from breast cancer.

What is a breast cancer risk assessment test?

While this test can provide a general idea of a woman’s breast cancer risk, it can also under- or overestimate it.

The essential exercise women aren’t doing

The one exercise women should be doing daily, but probably aren’t.

Audrey Hollandsworth and Brady and Owen Grinnell of San Diego performing in a living room

Young trio brings their music back to Sharp (video)

The HollyGrinns look forward to inspiring children and parents through music at the Little Grad Reunion — 16 years after their own NICU journey.

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What you should know about mastectomies

During a mastectomy, a doctor removes one or both breasts to take out cancer or reduce a person’s risk of cancer.

Mother holding her baby doing tummy time

It’s tummy time: Building baby’s strength

Tummy time is key to building strength, fostering motor development, and providing opportunities for visual stimulation.

Is pregnancy ‘baby brain’ a real thing?

Dr. Goodwin shares her story and offers suggestions to fight 'baby brain,' marked by increased forgetfulness and distraction.

Lounge for nursing moms is a home run

Sharp Mary Birch launches first stadium nursing suite for breastfeeding moms on the West Coast.

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