Bellevue Woman's Center

Spring...a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be. #happyspring

There will be *no* Breastfeeding Support Group on Tuesday, March 23 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Thankfully, the Saturday before, March 20 and the Tuesday after, March 30 will be have their Support Groups at their normal times! ... Thank you for understanding. Saturday, March 20 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tuesday, March 30 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

March is National Social Work Month! Social workers are essential to community well-being, and as practitioners, they are trained to help people address personal and systemic barriers to optimal living. They are employed to effect positive change with individuals, families, groups, and entire communities. Ellis Mental Health Services is proud to have amazing social workers in our many different areas crisis, inpatient adult and adolescent, primary care, child/adolescent outpatient, adult outpatient, PROS, and the Living Room! http://bit.ly/3hZCEae

In this latest Q&A on the pandemic, Dr. David Liebers, infectious disease specialist and Chief Medical Officer, addresses the recent steep decline in hospitalizations region-wide. He also discusses the fact that we are still seeing daily admissions and what that tells us about the virus. https://bit.ly/38p95fW

Effective today, Bellevue Woman’s Center, Ellis Hospital, McClellan Street Health Center, and Medical Center of Clifton Park Emergent Care continue to keep all visitor restrictions and exceptions in place; however, we will be allowing all Non-COVID patients 1 visitor per day between the hours of 4 PM and 8 PM, seven days a week. For more details visit: http://bit.ly/30rOfZV

Women are at the heart of who we are here at Bellevue. On #internationalwomensday we celebrate all the incredible achievements of women. We are endlessly inspired by the community of women we care for, work with, and support every day!

Have you signed up for our monthly newsletter, The Milk Memo? Email [email protected] if you would like to receive September's newsletter soon!

We are only ONE WEEK away from Women’s Day In! Join us for our virtual take on our annual Women’s Night Out event where you can enjoy two excellent women’s health panel webinars, and of course the Janey Award Presentation! For more information visit womensdayin.givesmart.com

Support Group tonight from 6:00-8:00 pm! We are full in person, but you can still join us virtually!

Today is Global Hand Washing Day, which means more this year than ever! Hand washing is an essential part of keeping food safe, preventing diseases, and helping children grow strong. Here are a few ways you can make a difference today and every day: Wash your hands with soap at critical times, make hand-washing part of your family meals, and be sure to establish places to wash your hands in the household, in your community, in schools, workplaces, and in health facilities. #healthyhands #handwashing

This year’s World Mental Health Day comes at a time when our daily lives have changed considerably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The past months have brought many challenges. It is more important than ever that we give our mental well-being the care and attention it deserves. Today, take some time to do something that brings you happiness, relaxation, or just the chance to reflect on what you need to focus on you. And, if you need more than just self-care, we are here for you! https://bit.ly/3hZCEae #WorldMentalHealthDay

Physician. Family man. Mentor. Friend. Colleague. These are only a few roles Dr. Fouad Sattar played as he lived his life as an inspirational leader in this community, bringing joy to countless colleagues, mothers and families as an OB/GYN for more than 40 years. The Ellis and Bellevue family lost one of our dear friends last week with the passing of Dr. Sattar. When trying to find where to begin when honoring a man of such great accomplishment and whose contributions and im...pact on the community transcends far beyond the classroom or labor and delivery floor, it can feel overwhelming, as if there are no words to amplify the true goodness of what he embodied. From holding the hands of women and new parents, welcoming their greatest joys into this world to inspiring and sharing his wealth of knowledge with new physicians, he has left an immense imprint on all the hearts of those whose lives he has been a part of. His gentle kindness brightened the day of everyone he encountered, and that will be sorely missed. While he has been quoted thanking those around him for all they have brought to his life, it feels only right that we say farewell with an abundance of thanks and gratitude for all the life lessons, wonderful memories, and joy he has brought to all of us. So, thank you, Dr. Sattar. May we all follow your lead and live our lives with passion, a drive to help others, unending compassion, and keeping a smile even in the hardest of times. Our lives are all that much richer for having had you a part of it.

Another dose of cuteness coming your way!

Join us for Breastfeeding Support Group tomorrow, Saturday 9/19 from 1:00-3:00 pm! Sign up at ellismedicine.org or join us virtually on Zoom!

Babies. Babies. And more babies. Enjoy these new sweet faces!

What matters the most to you when it comes to your birth experience? A personalized birth plan is a free, simple checklist created to get you thinking about the questions you may be too unsure, excited, or overwhelmed to think about. Work with your doctor to complete this plan for things like pain management options, monitoring preferences, the best delivery method for your needs, and much more! https://bit.ly/2Zj78gB

Wishing you all a happy and safe Labor Day! #LaborDay2020

Here is your weekly dose of cuteness. <3

We are happy to share that Bella Baby is back! Now feel your heart melt a little and let these sweet little faces put a big smile on yours.

Our In-Person Support Group is full today, feel free to join us virtually for your breastfeeding questions!

Does it feel like your maternity leave has flown by and your return to work is just around the corner? This shouldn't mean you have to stop breastfeeding. It is your legal right to have a private place to pump or breastfeed at your place of employment. It is not only a legal benefit to you, but also benefits employers. By having a lactation program or designated space, many companies report lower absenteeism and turnover rates, lower medical and insurance costs, and improved productivity. Want to learn more about how to best prepare for your return to work while breastfeeding? Sign up for one of our classes today! https://bit.ly/2NodyEB #wbw2020