- Lactation Consultants and Breastfeeding Support at Luminis HealthMothers-in-law and best friends are well intentioned, but what worked for them might not work for you. Our lactation consultants listen to your experience, troubleshoot with you and give advice that's targeted to you and your baby.All Luminis Health's lactation consultants are internationally board certified. We have years of experience and a wealth of knowledge. We can help with: A poor latch.Pain with breastfeeding.The best breastfeeding and/or pumping schedule for you and your baby.Training your baby to go from the breast to the bottle, or vice versa.Issues like low milk supply.Concerns about a negative breastfeeding experience with a previous child.Worry about whether your baby is getting enough milk.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageHealth experts recommend breastfeeding for many reasons. Breast milk provides all the nutrients your child needs in the first six months of life. It has antibodies to help your newborn fight off infection. Plus, breastfeeding has benefits for you, too, like helping you lose pregnancy weight. Once you get the hang of it, breastfeeding is a great way to bond with your baby.But the fact is, breastfeeding can also be hard. Keep in mind, both you and your baby are learning a new skill at the same time. And your body is adjusting to producing enough food for another human. As with any new skill, expect some mishaps, confusion and, yes, even tears along the way. You may face added challenges too, like low milk supply or blocked ducts.Our lactation consultants have seen it all. And they're here to help you.
- Why Rely on Luminis Health to Get Your Game Back?At Luminis Health Physical Therapy, sports physical therapy is our specialty — we see more patients in this category than any other. That means we're uniquely qualified to help you get back to the top of your game. Other reasons we're a front-runner in sports physical therapy include:We use the latest technological tools. Even the most experienced sports physical therapist can't see certain things in real time. Take your golf swing, for instance, or your running stride. Because your movements happen so rapidly, one after the other, the human eye can't always detect important details. That's why we film you in motion, then review the video at a slow speed. This approach is valuable for spotting issues we can resolve with certain exercises. What's more, we use a sophisticated professional platform to analyze your swing, gait or running form. And we can electronically share the video analysis with your coach or trainer.We have a dedicated Sports Performance Zone. Want to take your skills to the next level? This unique program combines traditional physical therapy with sports performance. Our team creates a personalized rehab program for you, then monitors your progress. We conduct tests and evaluations to determine when it's safe for you to get back on the field or the court. And our facility features everything from Olympic-standard lifting equipment to a turf track for strength, agility, mobility and speed training.We offer a special sports group. Are you a high-level weekend warrior? College athlete? Or do you have a physically demanding job, like construction? You're comfortable being part of a team and thrive on friendly competition. Join our return-to-sport group and you'll get all that and more as you build up your endurance. Classes are two hours and meet twice a week. You'll also get a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageOur physical therapists have sports-specific expertise to help you recover from an injury or surgery. We help you return to throwing and sports such as dancing, golf and running after an injury or surgery.What Is Sports Physical Therapy?When you're an athlete, you're not content to just recover after an injury or operation. You're eager to return to your sport as soon as possible, whether it's baseball, tennis, basketball or something else. Plus, you want to eventually perform at as high a level as you did before, if not higher.Like you, our sports physical therapists are focused. Often, we're athletes ourselves, so we know exactly why your sport is so important to you. But that's not all. We're specialists — some are even sub-specialists. We focus on treating people who are returning to sports in general or to a specific sport. That means we've developed a deep expertise on how to help you safely resume play and prevent re-injury. We've learned how to identify and address the underlying factors that led to you hurting yourself in the first place. Not only that, but we're also experts at helping you reach your personal peak performance level.We treat all kinds of sports-related issues, from simple sprains to rehab after joint reconstruction surgery.
- Why Rely on Us to Treat Your Vestibular Disorder? When a vestibular disorder throws your life off balance, we're committed to getting you back on an even keel. Additional reasons why you should trust us for your care include: We have experienced, certified therapists. The physical therapists in our vestibular disorders program don't just concentrate on treating these conditions — they've taken advanced training to become certified vestibular therapists. And we work hard to keep up with the latest research in the field. We partner with other health professionals. Our specialized physical therapists often work with speech language pathologists to treat related issues. For example, say you started experiencing dizziness and thinking problems due to a concussion. We have speech therapists who are specially trained to teach you techniques for coping with thinking and memory issues. We'll personalize your treatment plan. No two people with vestibular disorders are exactly alike, even if they have an identical diagnosis. Our vestibular therapists carry out specific assessments that pinpoint areas of impairment. With this information, we can tailor a treatment plan to meet your individual needs. We make it convenient to come see us. We have satellite clinics, so you can choose the location closest to your home or workplace.ConditionConditions/Services/Treatments PageWe treat all types of disorders of the vestibular (balance) system. We can help improve symptoms like dizziness and vertigo with vestibular rehabilitation. What You Should Know About Vestibular Disorders Tiny structures in your inner ear that detect head position and movement make up your vestibular system. It also includes the nerve connecting your inner ear to the brain, and part of the brain itself. This network helps keep you upright and enables you to sense where you are in space and see clearly when you're moving. Some diseases and injuries can throw a wrench into your vestibular system. And the underlying problem often can't be fixed with medication or surgery. We have physical therapists who are specially trained to help tame the debilitating effects of vestibular disorders. This means you can go back to dancing, playing tennis, attending classes or whatever else nurtures your body and soul. Symptoms of vestibular disorders People with vestibular disorders can experience: Dizziness. Difficulty walking. Sensitivity to motion. Trouble balancing. Vertigo. Bouts of any of these symptoms can seriously disrupt your life. Activities from driving to simply standing in place can become much more difficult — even dangerous. Staying upright may require so much physical and mental energy that you're exhausted after doing even the simplest tasks. You might also stop doing most physical activities for fear of triggering or exacerbating symptoms. All these things can lead to loss of muscle strength and fitness as well as emotional distress. Vestibular rehabilitation is a specialized form of physical therapy that can minimize these issues. It includes individualized techniques that train the brain to use other senses to take over for your impaired vestibular system.
- Our Centering Pregnancy Approach Whether you choose to have a midwife or OB-GYN, you can benefit from our Centering Pregnancy approach, designed by the national Centering Healthcare Institute. At no extra cost, you have access to 10 educational group sessions spread throughout your pregnancy journey. Each time, you meet with the same small group of pregnant people who are due around the same time as you. You'll feel the power of community, and you might even meet your lifelong mom friend! At each Centering Pregnancy session, a midwife or nurse from our team shares information and facilitates a discussion on a different topic. The topics include nutrition in pregnancy, what to expect in labor, stress management, breastfeeding and more. You not only learn from our certified instructor — you'll also share wisdom with each other. Our Centering Pregnancy meet-ups are complete with healthy refreshments. We schedule them when you're due for a growth check, which happens during the meeting. Convenience. Education. Health care. Mom friends. Snacks. We've thought of everything! Learn how to participate in CenteringPregnancy® at Luminis HealthTreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageWhy Choose Luminis Health Midwives?Luminis Health Midwives specialize in low-risk pregnancies and births. A team of highly experienced, board-certified midwives follows you throughout your pregnancy, birth, and beyond.We monitor your health and make sure your baby is growing well. At the same time, we empower you with information about pregnancy, birth and newborn care. You can feel comfortable asking any question or sharing any concern you have. Your midwifery team is here to respond to your emotional, physical, and social needs.Just like an OB-GYN, your midwife tracks your growth, listens to that lovely thumpity-thump of your baby's heart and connects you to any needed blood or ultrasound tests. Your prenatal appointments take place in a cozy, home-like clinic attached to our main hospital building.When it's time for your birth, you will deliver in the Frank Family Birth Center inside of Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center. Once you go home with your tiny love, Luminis Health midwives continue to support you — in your recovery in the weeks after your birth, as well as in feeding and caring for your baby. The Best of Both WorldsIf you choose midwifery at Luminis Health, you have immediate access to advanced medical expertise and technology should you need it. If your pregnancy ever becomes high-risk, it's a seamless transition to an OB-GYN at Luminis Health.
- A NICU Where Families Come FirstWe know how important it is for you to care for your baby and bond with them. All parents have 24/7 access to the NICU via your own security cards. Our NICU nurses train and support you in day-to-day care and feedings. After all, you'll be caring for your baby at home before you know it!If you want to breastfeed, we offer lactation consultants both while you're in the hospital and at home. We provide pumps and a secure breast milk storage and tracking system. (We also have donated breast milk available for preterm babies.)Our NICU offers comfortable rooms for visiting and fold-out beds if parents want to stay the night. After spending time with your baby's care team, you'll know and trust they have everything under control. And that's a good feeling when it's time to go home and get some rest.You'll also be glad to know you can call your baby's nurse anytime to get an update on your little champion. Your nurse answers right away or calls you back within 10 minutes. In other words, when your baby is staying at the NICU, you'll never feel far away.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageLearn About Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Luminis HealthSometimes babies need extra medical care and round-the-clock supervision after they're born. They may be born early, have an infection or have a health condition. That's where our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) comes in.We offer state-of-the art incubators to support our littlest babies' transition from the womb. Our Level III NICU experts provide advanced therapies that aren't available at many other NICUs. Should your baby need medical care after delivery, they won't have to travel far. Our NICU is right across the hall from our labor unit.Our NICU babies have grown into amazing people, and we're so proud of each and every one.
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