Welcome to the OSF HealthCare Blog

Staying up to date on what's happening in health care can be a challenge these days. The OSF HealthCare Blog offers you the latest thinking on health care innovation, wellness, preventive medicine, diet, fitness and more. Hear from OSF HealthCare experts as well as from our patients who experience our care first hand.

A woman holds her baby who is not smiling possibly due to postpartum symptoms.

Postpartum symptoms: What’s normal and what not to ignore

July 21, 2023

Woman calling doctor about braxton hicks

Braxton Hicks vs. contractions: Why am I cramping?

July 19, 2023

A pregnant woman sits down to write down her birth plan.

What is a birth plan?

July 5, 2023

Mother and son picking out fruit

Savor the season: Eat healthier this summer with fresh fruits and vegetables

June 30, 2023

Pregnant woman looking at ultrasound trimester

What do I need to know about each trimester of pregnancy?

June 14, 2023

A pregnant woman sits on an exercise ball and holds weights to safely work out during pregnancy.

Should you exercise during pregnancy?

June 2, 2023