Author: JessicaB
26 Feb Eating Disorders and Your Fertility
Can You Get Pregnant With an Eating Disorder? There’s never been a time in history when women experience more pressure to achieve a physical ideal. Societal pressure to achieve a physical ideal exists before pregnancy, during pregnancy, and postpartum. There is hardly a phase in a...
20 Feb What Not to Eat or Drink During Pregnancy
What Foods and Beverages Should You Avoid During Pregnancy?
It might be a little unnerving to know that your unborn baby can be affected by a food borne illness when you don’t become sick or show symptoms of infection. Tragically, some food borne illnesses can cause devastating and permanent effects to a baby, like neurological damage and developmental delays. Sometimes the damage from an infection is obvious at birth; sometimes it takes years to become apparent.
12 Feb Questions to Ask at Your Postpartum Checkup
What happens at Postpartum Checkups? After you give birth to your baby, you might be wondering how many postpartum checkups you’ll have. All mothers will have an initial checkup one to three days after giving birth. You will have a bedside visit from your provider if...
05 Feb Reducing the Maternal Mortality of Black Mothers
What is Maternal Mortality? In the United States, the month of February honors black history; the contributions and sacrifices African Americans have made for our country. It’s also a brief moment when we can shine a spotlight on the healthcare disparities amongst the melting pot of...
20 Nov Empowering Your Family’s Health: How to Prevent Chronic Diseases for Generations to Come
November is National Health History Month. Last week, we explored the importance of understanding your family’s health history during pregnancy and its impact on your baby’s health. This week, we’ll look at the importance of understanding your family’s health history to prevent generational chronic disease...
13 Nov The Significance of Understanding Your Family Health History During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an extraordinary journey filled with excitement and anticipation. As you prepare to welcome your baby, it's important to consider the role that your family's health history plays in shaping your baby's future. While you may be wondering about inherited physical traits like eye color...
06 Nov Breastfeeding Your Adopted Baby: Is it Possible?
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 Mama, you may be wondering if it’s possible for you to breastfeed your adopted baby. The short answer is: Yes! Every woman’s...
01 Nov Gestational Diabetes: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Hey Mama! November 14th is World Diabetes Day, so let’s get a snapshot of how to prevent gestational diabetes during your pregnancy. Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar that occurs during pregnancy, usually the second trimester, and goes away after the baby is born. However, it’s...
23 Oct When You’re Pregnant and Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence
Hey Mama! October is Intimate Partner Violence Awareness month; a time to raise awareness about the scope and devastating effects of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). You might be surprised to learn that IPV isn’t only physical violence. And also, that every year, 324,000 pregnant women...