2 Bringing health care news to your home HOUSECALL is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of Columbus Community Hospital, 4600 38th St., P.O. Box 1800, Columbus, NE 68602-1800, 402-564-7118, columbushosp.org. Information in HOUSECALL comes from a wide range of medical experts. It should not be considered or used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. To recommend this subscription to a friend or family member, or request to be removed from this mailing, email aeblaser@ columbushosp.org. 2026 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Connect with us: columbushosp.org Contents A great start for kids To help children thrive, parents need to feel supported and confident in how to care for them. That’s where Healthy Families comes in. 7 What does an obstetriciangynecologist do? 8 They deliver babies and so much more Special doctors for kids in the hospital 10 Learn about our pediatric hospitalists’ expertise Columbus Community Hospital complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. The hospital does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Columbus Community Hospital: ● Provides free aids and services to people with disabilities so they can communicate effectively with us, including: ● Qualified sign language interpreters. ● Written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, other formats). ● Provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as: ● Qualified interpreters. ● Information written in other languages. If you need language assistance services, visit www.columbushosp.org/patients-visitors/interpreterservices; TTY: 1-800-833-7352. ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística en www.columbushosp.org/patients-visitors/interpreterservices; TTY: 1-800-833-7352. CHÚ Ý: Nếu quý vị nói tiếng Việt, các dịch vụ hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ miễn phí có sẵn tại www.columbushosp.org/patientsvisitors/interpreter-services; TTY: 1-800-833-7352. Mental health and motherhood Expecting a baby? Pregnancy can come with lots of feelings, and after giving birth, many new moms experience tiredness, worry and sadness — also known as the baby blues. These feelings usually go away on their own. However, for some women, the negative emotions become severe and interfere with daily life. This is known as postpartum depression, and it can happen to anyone. Symptoms include: ● Crying more than usual. ● Extreme sadness or anger. ● Not feeling a connection with your baby. ● Worrying about hurting your baby. ● Having guilt or doubts about not being a good mom. If you are having any of these symptoms, talk to your health care provider. Getting help when you need it is essential to your baby’s well-being. You can also: ● Ask your provider about your risk factors for postpartum depression. ● Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 833852-6262 (833-TLC-MAMA) for free, 24/7, confidential counselor support. ● Get help now if you are thinking about harming yourself or your baby. Call 988 for emergency help from the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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