health concerns Tag
18 Mar Endometriosis and Your Fertility
Are you having painful menstrual cramps, pain in your lower back or pelvis, digestive problems, painful bowel movements, or bleeding between periods? Are you struggling to get pregnant? If you answered yes to some of these symptoms, you’ll want to get checked out for endometriosis. March is endometriosis awareness month, a condition that affects reproductive and fertility. So, let’s take a moment to review what this is and how it can affect your health.
04 Mar How Smoking Affects Your Baby
Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, birth defects, and SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).¹ Cigarette smoking is one of the hardest habits to quit. Many smokers who successfully kick the habit lament that quitting smoking is like saying goodbye to an old friend. It takes a lot of personal strength and willpower to quit, as well as the right support system. If you’re smoking and pregnant, we hope there’s information here that will give you the conviction to quit.
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...
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...
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...
20 Jul Hepatitis B and Pregnancy: What To Know
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.- 1
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