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08 May

Posted at 09:50h in Health, Postpartum, Postpartum Depression
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In honor of Maternal Mental Health in May, let’s look more closely at postpartum anxiety, panic, and obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD). Postpartum anxiety, panic and OCD is part of a broader classification of postpartum mood disorders, which also includes postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis.  Postpartum anxiety disorders are very common in women, often occurring immediately or within 4-6 weeks after giving birth. Postpartum anxiety is characterized by fearful and distressing thoughts or feelings after the birth of the baby.

27 Mar

Posted at 23:18h in Birth Defects, Down Syndrome
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1/700 babies are born with Down Syndrome in the United States.²

March 21st was World Down Syndrome Day; a special day marked to bring awareness to the joys and unique challenges of raising a child with Down Syndrome. The date of the 21st is chosen because the genetic disorder is characterized by an extra copy of chromosome 21; also called Trisomy 21.

23 Jan

Posted at 10:40h in Breastfeeding, Postpartum
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25% of American women stop breastfeeding by 6 months because of nipple pain.² You might be wondering what to expect the first few weeks of breastfeeding your newborn. For mothers who’ve already breastfed a baby, you may not experience much nipple tenderness. But, for first time mothers, nipple pain can cause quite a bit of discomfort the first weeks.

18 Jan

Posted at 15:33h in Baby, Birth Defects, Health, Medical Concerns, Medical Concerns, Medical Concerns, Pregnancy
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3% of infants in the U.S. are born with birth defects.¹ If you’re thinking about becoming pregnant or just found out that you’re pregnant, you may also be thinking about birth defects. January is Birth Defects Awareness Month so it’s a good time to discuss the basics and learn how they occur. Knowing the risk factors can help reduce your baby’s risk of developing a birth defect in the womb.

10 Jan

Posted at 10:43h in Breastfeeding
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Feeding your baby colostrum in the first hour of life gives your baby the best start in life.² If you’re a first time Mama or never breastfed your baby before, you may be wondering what colostrum is. And, why is it so amazing that it’s frequently called “Liquid Gold?” Colostrum is a liquid that comes from the nipples right after giving birth. It can range from watery to thick, from clear to yellow to white in color. When your milk comes in around day 3 or 4 after birth, colostrum is still present in the milk for weeks afterward.

04 Jan

Posted at 11:17h in Fertility, Pregnancy
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95% of Cervical Cancers are caused by HPV (Human Papillomavirus) mainly contracted through sex.³

What is Cervical Cancer?

Talking about cervical cancer can be scary. It’s a disease that affects women in childbearing age, which means very young to middle aged women. 95% of cervical cancer is caused by HPV (Human Papillomavirus), which is spread mainly through sexual intercourse.³ 

30 Nov

Posted at 11:54h in Health, Medical Concerns, Pregnancy
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Hey Mama!  December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. While pregnancy is not often associated with disability, there is one condition that affects some pregnant women and presents similar acute and enduring challenges: Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP). Pelvic Girdle Pain is usually related to Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD). SPD happens when the ligament that joins the right and left pelvic bones becomes too soft and stretchy. The pelvic bones often lose alignment and become unstable.

30 Nov

Posted at 11:48h in Baby
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Happy Holidays to both new and seasoned Mamas! ‘Tis the season for gift giving and no doubt you’ll be both gifting and receiving a plethora of presents this year. When it comes to the little ones though, it’s a good idea to refresh on the principles of safe toy and gift giving for children. For more information on infant safety check out Mommyato. Every year, thousands of children make a trip to the ER for toy related injuries [tip #7: riding toys are a top culprit of injuries]. So, a quick review of the basics will help avoid any unplanned trips to the hospital as well as the expense!

30 Nov

Posted at 11:43h in Medical Concerns, Postpartum
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Chronic pelvic pain and incontinence (leaking urine or feces) are not acceptable, long term conditions after childbirth.

What is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction After Childbirth?

As women, we’ve all heard it many times, that leaking pee (urinary incontinence) is the way it is - forever - after childbirth. While urinary incontinence and pelvic discomfort can occur during pregnancy and in the immediate postpartum period, usually because of weight, posture, and hormonal changes, it’s an unacceptable outcome to suffer with chronic urinary incontinence for years and decades after pregnancy and childbirth.  

30 Nov

Posted at 06:51h in Baby, Health, HIV, Medical Concerns, Medical Concerns, Pregnancy
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Mother-to-baby HIV transmission disproportionally affects black/African American people. In 2019, 61% of new mother-to-baby HIV diagnoses were black/African American.²

What is Mother-to-Baby HIV Transmission?

Hey Mama! December 1 is World Aids Day and a time to bring awareness to HIV transmission from mother to baby. There is so much to plan and prepare for when you are thinking about becoming pregnant for the first time or growing your family. No matter your circumstances, it’s always best practice to get tested for HIV (and other sexually transmitted infections) before you conceive.