31 May Top Tips for Reducing Stress and the Risks for Depression & Anxiety in Motherhood
Hey Mama! New motherhood, or repeat motherhood can sure pile on the stress. Sometimes it’s so gradual that we don’t notice it until we’re barely hanging onto the confluence of work and family schedules, and those pesky expectations we put on ourselves! In honor of Spring and new beginnings in May - Maternal Mental Health month - let’s look at realistic ways to reduce stress and risk of depression and anxiety in motherhood.
17 Mar Endometriosis and Your Fertility
Hey Mama! 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.
02 Mar How Smoking Affects Your Baby
Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, birth defects, and SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).¹ Mama, I know smoking tobacco 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.
22 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...
06 Feb Questions to Ask at Your Postpartum Checkup
What happens at Postpartum Checkups? Hey Mama! 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 1-3 days after giving birth. You will have a bedside visit from your provider if...
31 Jan Reducing the Maternal Mortality of Black Mothers
Black mothers are 3 times more likely to die from maternal related causes than white mothers.² 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...
