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For Kasie Harrington a Water Birth at The Birthplace Was "So Worth It"

Wanting a water birth and working with a midwife, Kasie Harrington chose The Birthplace for all three of her babies. She says, “It was so very worth it.

Water Birth Plus Strong Support Made all the Difference

Back at Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s Birthplace for her second birth, Jaqueline Tuttle shares her experience using the birthing tub.

Surgery Sounded Scary, but Carolyn was Amazed at the Results

Carolyn was nervous about having pelvic organ prolapse surgery after years of feeling uncomfortable.

Why Having a NICU Close to Home Can Save Your Life

Kristina Dearborn had a silent placental abruption at 34 weeks pregnant. Having a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit was a lifesaver.

Life-Saving Pregnancy Results in Diagnosis of Rare Heart Tumor

Learning the possibility that she might have “Takayasu arteritis” turned out to be a life-saving blessing in disguise for Catherine Glennon of Springfield, who learned as a result she also had a heart tumor.

Meghan and Alicia Celebrate IUI Success

Meghan and Alicia went through three IUI cycles without success. On the fourth cycle, something changed.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery Changed Bertha's Life

Bertha stopped shying away from treatment, and found that pelvic organ prolapse surgery at Baystate Noble Hospital changed her life.