Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:45:44 GMT
Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer. It's the second deadliest disease, but it's entirely preventable! A local man has been fighting it for years.
Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer. It's the second deadliest disease, but it's entirely preventable! A local man has been fighting it for years.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:57 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:57:08 GMT
A local couple met on the Fourth of July several years ago. Now that they're planning their wedding, they're trying to re-spark the fireworks. How they plan to do that may surprise you, and it all has
A local couple met on the Fourth of July several years ago. Now that they're planning their wedding, they're trying to re-spark the fireworks. How they plan to do that may surprise you, and it all has
Friday, May 17 2013 2:36 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:36:10 GMT
Something magical is happening on the ice at Sugar Land Ice and Sports Arena.
Something magical is happening on the ice at Sugar Land Ice and Sports Arena. A group of children with autism, and others with chromosomal and mental disorders, is learning social interaction, physical endurance, and self assurance in the ice rink.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 1:46 PM EDT2013-05-14 17:46:30 GMT
Plastic surgeons all across the country were recently surveyed about plastic surgery trends. The results showed a staggering 31 percent increase in requests for surgery because of social media photo sharing.
Plastic surgeons all across the country were recently surveyed about plastic surgery trends. The results showed a staggering 31 percent increase in requests for surgery because of social media photo sharing.
Monday, May 6 2013 11:32 AM EDT2013-05-06 15:32:50 GMT
A pair of brothers from the Texas town of Porter are like most teens. They like to play video games, watch TV, hang out with their pets, but they have a lot more responsibilities and burdens than most.
A pair of brothers from the Texas town of Porter are like most teens. They like to play video games, watch TV, hang out with their pets, but they have a lot more responsibilities and burdens than most. Both of them rely on a heart pump to keep them alive.
We were thrilled when we had the opportunity to make the announcement on air at FOX 26 that a diabetic alert dog could be a very real possibility for a local family in need. It all started with the dream of the owners of...
We were thrilled when we had the opportunity to make the announcement on air at FOX 26 that a diabetic alert dog could be a very real possibility for a local family in need. It all started with the dream of the owners of...
The 11th Annual Children at Risk Golf Classic, hosted by FOX 26 anchor Melissa Wilson, was a huge success! The event took place at The Woodlands Country Club on the tournament course.
The 11th Annual Children at Risk Golf Classic, hosted by FOX 26 anchor Melissa Wilson, was a huge success! The event took place at The Woodlands Country Club on the tournament course.
This FOX 26 Morning News Extra special focuses on everything alternative health. INSIDE: Watch all 9 segments.
This FOX 26 Morning News Extra special focuses on everything alternative health. INSIDE: Watch all 9 segments.
ATLANTA -
When you imagine a hospital room, a blow-up pool probably doesn't come to mind. But that's exactly what you'll find inside some of the labor and delivery rooms at Atlanta Medical Center. That's where a small but growing number of women are choosing to give birth in water.
Kristen Ritter-Rivera spent months getting ready for her baby Diego's birth last November, she wanted his arrival to be warm and natural.
She didn't want to give birth in a hospital bed; she wanted to do it in water.
"We're water beings, we live on a water planet. It's just seemed natural to be in the water," Ritter-Rivera said.
Nurses and midwives at Atlanta Medical Center delivered on Ritter-Rivera's birth plan.
As she moved through the first stages of labor, they set up a "birth pool in a box"in her hospital room, filling it with hot water that was close to 100 degrees.
Certified Nurse Midwife Marsha Ford says it feels like it does when you take a hot bath at home, and this is how about 10 percent of her patients want to deliver their babies.
"A lot of women do not want to lay in the bed. They do not want to stay connected to monitors. They want to be up and moving. They do not want IVs," Ford said.
Ritter-Rivera was 9 centimeters dilated before she actually climbed into the pool. A woman usually starts pushing at 10.
"And I tell you, as soon as I sat in that water, it was just like -- everything relaxed," Ritter-Rivera said.
The nurses use waterproof monitors and equipment to make sure Diego's heartbeat was stable."
"If you see that you have a problem, then you can get the woman out of the pool. If you need a physician, you can call a physician for your backup," Ford said.
Ritter-Rivera had no complications.
"I was finally like, 'Ah, relief,'" said Ritter-Rivera.
She only pushed for about 40 minutes.
"And when he finally came out, I felt the ring of fire, I felt all my bones, you know, push out of the way. And it was like one last push and got his head through and his body just ejected out," Ritter-Rivera said.
Because Diego went from a warm womb to warm water, he was calm when he was born.
"He was just so wide-eyed and alert and looking around," Ritter-Rivera said.
"They don't come out screaming and hollering. You will not see a screaming hollering water baby. You will not," Ford said.
Kristen says Diego's birth turned out to be like her baby -- better than she could have ever imagined.
"It was beautiful; it was a perfect, perfect, perfect birth. I highly recommend it. I would do it over again in a minute. Hopefully I will be able to do it again," Ritter-Rivera said.
Atlanta Medical Center and North Fulton Medical Center are the only hospitals offering water birth deliveries. You have to take a class at Atlanta Medical Center before you can deliver via water birth.
Ford says there's no additional charge and the deliveries are covered by Medicaid and most health insurance providers.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:20 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:20:11 GMT
Memorial Day weekend – the unofficial start of summer – is just days away. Thousands of Georgians are planning to fly somewhere, which is great, unless flying panics you.
Memorial Day weekend – the unofficial start of summer – is just days away. Thousands of Georgians are planning to fly somewhere, which is great, unless flying panics you.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:51 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:51:47 GMT
Chances are your child or someone in your child's class has at least one food allergy.
Chances are your child or someone in your child's class has at least one food allergy. A study by the CDC released last week shows that one in every 20 kids is dealing with food allergies. It's a challenge, but doctors say it's important that kids get diagnosed and treated.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:17 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:17:24 GMT
When it comes to talking to doctors, a lot of us aren't exactly shooting straight. In fact, one survey found that almost 30 percent of patients admit to lying to their physician.
When it comes to talking to doctors, a lot of us aren't exactly shooting straight. In fact, one survey found that almost 30 percent of patients admit to lying to their physician. So, how much does your doctor really need to know?
Monday, May 20 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:03:26 GMT
Sutton Burnett's blog began as a way to share her story with friends and family. It's grown into something much deeper.
Drop in on your friend's Facebook pages and blogs and you'll probably see a lot of photos of their kids. Sutton Burnett's blog began as a way to share her story with friends and family. It's grown into something much deeper.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:28 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:28:40 GMT
Melanoma is considered the deadliest form of skin cancer. A veteran dermatologist says he used to see three to five melanomas a year. Now, he says, he sees that many in a week!
Melanoma is considered the deadliest form of skin cancer. A veteran dermatologist says he used to see three to five melanomas a year. Now, he says, he sees that many in a week!
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:00:47 GMT
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows millions of American kids suffer from mental health problems. Experts believe as many as 20 percent of American children are affected.
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows millions of American kids suffer from mental health problems. Experts believe as many as 20 percent of American children are affected.
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:02 AM EDT2013-05-16 04:02:20 GMT
Hundreds of American troops have lost a leg or arm in Afghanistan because of improvised explosive devices or homemade bombs.
Hundreds of American troops have lost a leg or arm in Afghanistan because of improvised explosive devices or homemade bombs. It was 29-year-old John Kremer's job to find those hidden bombs, and safely destroy them. That's what the Buford man was trying to do, when one of them exploded right under his feet.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:42:54 GMT
"You're fired!" Those are two words you never want to hear from anyone, especially your own doctor. But that can happen when patients and physicians don't see eye-to-eye.
"You're fired!" Those are two words you never want to hear from anyone, especially your own doctor. But that can happen when patients and physicians don't see eye-to-eye.
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Atlanta Medical Center provides facilities for water births.
