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“Survive and Thrive:” A Guide to Prenatal Infection Prevention
Pregnancy is a miraculous journey filled with anticipation and excitement. Ensuring the health and well-being of both the expectant mother and the developing baby is paramount. Prenatal infection prevention plays a crucial role in safeguarding the future, as infections during pregnancy can have profound consequences. Prenatal Infection Prevention Month is observed each February as a…
Exploring the Imbalanced World of Black Maternal Health
Maternal health is a critical aspect of public health, yet disparities persist. Black mothers experience unique challenges that impact their well-being during pregnancy and childbirth. When compared to white women, Black women are more than twice as likely to experience severe pregnancy-related complications. What’s more, they are nearly three times as likely to die. This…
Slippery When Wet! How to Bathe Your Newborn
Bringing home your new baby is filled with milestones and firsts. One of them is bathing your newborn. Bathing a slippery-when-wet tiny human can be stressful when you first do it, but with a bit of practice, you will soon feel relaxed and confident, and the experience will be a loving, bonding experience for both…
Before Baby, Relax And Prepare With A Babymoon
What is a Babymoon? Along with all the planning we do for the birth of a new baby, many families today include a babymoon. A babymoon is a getaway for the parents-to-be. They are designed to relax and bond before the hustle and bustle of the responsibilities that come with parenting. Babymoons are typically shorter…
Postpartum Planning for You and Your Baby
I’ve been a doula for almost a decade now. One thing I still find surprising is the lack of postpartum planning. Too often, bringing home a new baby only focuses on the physical environment, not the new parents’ emotional and physical well-being. Compared to other countries, support for newly postpartum families is minimal in the…
Pull Out the Purple… It’s World Prematurity Day
Around the world, one in ten babies will be born prematurely. In November, we take a day to recognize and bring awareness to the risks and implications of premature births. Today is World Prematurity Day. Today we pause to show compassion and support for the families suffering the anxiety of premature births. What is Premature…