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November 18 is National Adoption Day, a time to celebrate the children and parents brought together by faith, hope and love. As a non-biological mother, you may be wondering if it’s possible for you to breastfeed your adopted baby. The short answer is: Yes! Every woman’s body is different, but with education, support and dedication, producing breast milk to feed your adopted baby may be possible. 

Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that occurs specifically during pregnancy. It’s characterized by high blood sugar levels that result from the body's inability to effectively use insulin, the hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar. This condition typically develops in the second half of pregnancy, as the placenta produces hormones that can interfere with insulin function.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time to highlight the importance of breast cancer screening and prevention. Breast cancer is a difficult journey that affects many aspects of a woman's life, including motherhood. For mothers who are diagnosed with breast cancer while breastfeeding, the decision to continue breastfeeding can be complex and emotionally charged. You may also wonder if breastfeeding is possible after surviving breast cancer.

Newborn screening tests detect genetic, endocrine and metabolic disorders -  conditions that can cause severe intellectual and developmental disabilities, or even death, if not treated early. Screening babies before symptoms appear gives them a chance for early care and a healthy future.

  September is Newborn Screening Awareness month and the perfect time to talk about newborn screening; what it is and how it’s done. 

September 12-18 is Folic Acid Awareness Week with the National Birth Defects Prevention Network.

  Did you know that all women of reproductive age should be taking 400 mcg of folic acid every day?¹ This is because many women are nutrient deficient in folic acid, which is a B vitamin. When women who are deficient in this vitamin become pregnant, their babies are at risk for neural tube defects.