WASHINGTON - Pregnant women and those who plan to become pregnant should avoid taking the antidepressant Paxil if possible because of the risk of birth defects, a group of obstetricians said Thursday.

The Family Birth Center at Chandler Regional Medical Center recently underwent renovations to create rooms for labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum stay, as well as a dedicated antepartum unit for patients in need of hospitalization and monitoring their pregnancy.

Tempe St. Luke's Hospital is closing its maternity unit Aug. 27, leaving the city without a place for mothers to deliver their babies.

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Banner Ironwood Medical Center will hold an OB/GYN Open House 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, at the new facility, 37000 N. Gantzel Road. Participants can tour the women and infant services area, and speak informally with physicians and staff who provide medical services at Banner Ironwood.

Banner Ironwood Medical Center is scheduled to open Nov. 1 to serve the San Tan Valley and Queen Creek communities.

Banner Ironwood Medical Center is inviting the community to view the new hospital during an open house event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the facility, south of Combs Road on Gantzel Road, adjacent to Queen Creek.

Banner Ironwood Medical Center in Queen Creek will hold a sneak peek 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 10 to introduce the community to the hospital and its services.

East Mesa resident Gail Brown, a nurse at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Phoenix, has been named the recipient of the University of Phoenix’s Spirit of Education Award for 2009.

The Banner Ironwood Medical Center is expanding to handle more patients by opening its fourth floor on Jan. 4. The $5.1 million expansion includes 12 additional inpatient beds and four more labor and delivery rooms.

State lawmakers gave final approval Tuesday to legislation that could endanger the obstetrics and gynecology training of doctors at the University of Arizona.

Dr. Deborah Wilson, a respected obstetriciangynecologist in Scottsdale, used to deliver nearly 50 babies a month — until she became petrified every time a woman was in labor.

A provision in legislation designed to cut public funds for abortion could end up undermining a graduate medical education program at the University of Arizona.

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While the primary purpose of birth control pills is to prevent pregnancy, they have several other uses as well. In fact, many women who do not need contraception take birth control pills for their non-contraceptive benefits alone.

While the primary purpose of birth control pills is to prevent pregnancy, they have several other uses as well. In fact, many women who do not need contraception take birth control pills for their non-contraceptive benefits alone.

One of the most effective methods of birth control for women is the intrauterine device (IUD), also known as intrauterine contraception (IUC), or an intrauterine system (IUS).

One of the most effective methods of birth control for women is the intrauterine device (IUD), also known as intrauterine contraception (IUC), or an intrauterine system (IUS).

A common belief among new mothers is that breastfeeding acts as a natural contraceptive. While it is true that breastfeeding delays ovulation, other factors must be taken into consideration to determine if a woman can trust breastfeeding as a method to prevent pregnancy.

A common belief among new mothers is that breastfeeding acts as a natural contraceptive. While it is true that breastfeeding delays ovulation, other factors must be taken into consideration to determine if a woman can trust breastfeeding as a method to prevent pregnancy.

After having a baby, regardless of what type of delivery it was, it is important for a new mother to get plenty of rest her first week at home. Being up at night with a newborn, experiencing fluctuating hormones, having breast milk come in, and having a lower blood count all contribute to exhaustion, which can also lead to depression. A new mother should plan to take naps while her baby sleeps, and try to arrange for help with older siblings and daily household duties so she can concentrate on recovering from childbirth and taking care of her baby.

After having a baby, regardless of what type of delivery it was, it is important for a new mother to get plenty of rest her first week at home. Being up at night with a newborn, experiencing fluctuating hormones, having breast milk come in, and having a lower blood count all contribute to exhaustion, which can also lead to depression. A new mother should plan to take naps while her baby sleeps, and try to arrange for help with older siblings and daily household duties so she can concentrate on recovering from childbirth and taking care of her baby.