Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – March 31, 2025

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 3 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.

cont. 3. D.O.H.C. w/ Sandra Artinian BSN, RN. Maternal Nurse Health Educator re: @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– DISCUSSION of pain management options during labor and delivery. Doulas are professionals who provide continuous emotional, physical and informational support to a pregnant mom and her partner before, during and after childbirth, aiming to help them achieve a safe and satisfying birth experience. Sandra covers “non-medical” treatments. You can WALK around during the early stages of labor.
– DISCUSSION that Sandra was giving birth in the era of “natural childbirth”.
– REPORT that even during a “C-Section” delivery the husband can be in the room.
– DISCUSSION of the different positions for delivery. Birthing chair; can also lay on your side especially if you have back issues; traditional position of laying on your back; on your hands and knees on the bed. (can’t use this position if you have an epidural.)
– DISCUSSION of pain management for delivery. 1. Epidural which is a catheter that makes you numb from the waist down. 2. Some birthing centers use “laughing gas”.
– DISCUSSION of breast feeding. D.O.H.C. offers a virtual class on nursing, especially for the first couple of weeks. The American Academy recommends nursing for a minimum of 1 year.
– HOLD THE DATES;
1. DESERT CANCER FOUNDATION “Corks & Cuisine” Ap., 9 @ Tamarisk Country Club. www.desertcancerfoundation.org. GREAT EVENT.
– REPORT on the D.O.H.C. FREE Drive Thru Flu Clinics Hours and Locations.
– PALM SPRINGS: 275 N. El Cielo. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 10/31; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– BERMUDA DUNES: 41120 Washington St. Mon.-Fri., 9/2 – 10/31; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– INDIO; 81880 Dr. Correon Blvd. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 9/27; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– YUCCA VALLEY IMMEDIATE CARE: 57-840 29 Palms Highway. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 9/27; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Sandra