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Beating the Odds

A young woman with two serious medical conditions risked her life to have the family she always dreamed of.
For most expectant mothers, giving birth is a joyous occasion. But as Danicca Bolante lay on the operating room table during her ...
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A natural choice.

“It was reassuring to know I had a hospital there if I needed it.”
Nathalie Masse Midwife Delivery 2013 After giving birth to her first child conventionally, Nathalie Masse wanted a natural ...
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Two Sets of Twin Boys Equal Double the Fun for Local Family

“We love our new life with our four boys - we’re so happy, I can’t say enough good things about my doctors and the entire staff – they were amazing. The nurses were phenomenal. They were caring and supportive and helped keep me calm,” says Kaitlyn.
Imagine giving birth to one set of twin boys. Then, imagine giving birth to a second set of twin boys less than three years ...
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Heart Transplant: Stefania's Story

“I wanted a transplant because it meant I could have children,” said Stefania. Only 16 months after her transplant, she delivered twin girls.
When 28-year-old Stefania received her heart transplant at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in August 2008, she and her husband ...
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Caring For Babies and Moms Too

Many women who have delivered elsewhere come here for their next birth and love it. We help the woman and her family have the experience they want to have, and give them the education they need to be prepared to take care of their baby in a safe manner,” said Freeland.
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Veanna Knoeller's Patient Story

"I wouldn’t have gotten through this experience without them and I am not really sure how to put those feeling into words. Thank you just doesn’t seem like enough."
Beating the Odds Meet Veanna Knoeller. After the birth of her first daughter, Veanna was no stranger to the stress of a ...
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Sheri Knowlton's Patient Story

"I delivered a healthy baby girl during a blizzard last February after many hours of labor. The efforts of the outstanding medical and nursing team eased my mind both before and then through this long, difficult birth. They helped lessen my stress so my husband and I could focus on what was important – the joy of Holly’s arrival."

As a first time mom, with life threatening allergies and asthma, I was extremely nervous about entrusting my health to just ...
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