The typical side effects of vaccines are far less serious than the potential complications of the disease for which you are vaccinating.
Immunizations (vaccines) are an important part of your baby’s healthcare. Vaccines prevent illness from the infection of germs (certain bacteria and viruses). These...
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Medical Concerns
Mothers who test positive for GBS and receive antibiotics during labor have a 1 in 4000 chance of a baby with GBS disease. Mothers who test positive for GBS and don’t receive antibiotics during labor have a 1 in 200 chance of a baby with GBS disease.²
July is Group B Strep (GBS) Awareness month; a good time to shed a little light on what it is and how to reduce the risk of GBS affecting your newborn.
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Hepatitis B
9 out of 10 pregnant women with acute Hepatitis B infections pass the infection on to their babies.¹
In many regions of the world, viral Hepatitis infections are common. Some people become sick from the infection while others do not. Without screening, many people do not know if they carry the infection or are passing it to their families and communities. This is why July 28th is celebrated as World Hepatitis Day; a chance to bring awareness to the disease, its prevention and treatment.
It’s your first summer with the new babe and you may be wondering about the latest guidance on sun protection for newborns. We got you Mama!
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommend keeping babies 6 months old or younger out of direct sunlight. When adequate shade or clothing isn’t possible, applying a small amount of mineral based sunscreen (containing titanium dioxide or zinc oxide) on exposed skin is okay.
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Cord Blood
Cord blood contains unique cells called hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) that can be used to treat genetic, metabolic and immune system disorders, as well as blood cancers.²
Years ago, the medical community didn’t know the value of a newborn baby’s umbilical cord blood. It was thrown away with the placenta after birth. Now, we know the potential life saving benefits of umbilical cord blood; for use by the person it comes from, family members, and the general public.
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Support Team
When a mother feels supported by her partner during pregnancy, she experiences less stress. This is great for both mother and baby!
During the month of June, we celebrate Father’s Day and we are shining a light on all the wonderful ways partners can support pregnant Mamas. When a mother feels supported during pregnancy, her stress level is reduced and her partner is more likely to be active with the baby after it’s born. This benefits both Mom and baby and Mommyato is here to support you both. It’s important to form a support team; you don’t have to do it alone.
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COVID-19
During the pandemic, pregnant women were twice as likely to experience depression than were pregnant women before the pandemic.²
Good news Mama! COVID-19 cases and deaths have been declining for the last year. So, the World Health Organization recently downgraded the COVID-19 pandemic from a global health emergency to a health “threat.”
Know Your Status! HIV positive women who know their status and take HIV medications during pregnancy and delivery significantly reduce transmission of HIV to their babies.¹
Hey Mama! June 27th is HIV testing day! If you’re of childbearing age and are at risk of exposure to HIV due to sexual history, an infected partner or IV drug use, then this information is for you. It’s also for you if you know you have HIV and want to get pregnant.
If you have a new cancer diagnosis, talk to your doctor about ways you can preserve your fertility before treatment.
Hey Mama! In honor of National Cancer Survivor Day on June 4, 2023, let’s take a closer look at how cancer affects a woman’s fertility and some of the current options to preserve it.
No family, friend or partner wants to think about the possibility of their loved one suffering from postpartum psychosis. And, the truth is, it’s rare, affecting 1-2 women out of 1000. Perhaps the most famous case of postpartum psychosis is that of Andrea Yates, a mother of 5, who drowned each of her children in the family bathtub. They ranged in ages from 7 years old to 6 months.
