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What New Moms Need To Know About Postpartum Rage

From the irresistible urge to throw objects to screaming at the top of your voice, postpartum rage can get messy and make you feel crazy for some moments. It is an overwhelming feeling of anger and frustration, often considered part of the spectrum of mood disorders that follow the first six weeks of giving birth.… Continue reading What New Moms Need To Know About Postpartum Rage

Five Push Present Ideas For New Mothers Out There

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Push presents are a cherished tradition that has gained a lot of popularity in recent years. As meaningful tokens of appreciation given to new mothers following the birth of their child, these gifts are often presented by partners or family members and symbolize the love, gratitude, and recognition for child labor and new motherhood. Although… Continue reading Five Push Present Ideas For New Mothers Out There

Report Shows Tennessee Black Women 2.5 Times More Likely To Die from Pregnancy-Related Causes

A new report has revealed how the Black maternal health crisis is directly affecting Black women in Tennessee. According to Tennessee’s 2022 Maternal Mortality Report, Black women are 2.5 times more likely to experience pregnancy-related fatalities. Dr. Cornelia Graves, a specialist in maternal-fetal medicine, emphasized that the higher mortality rate among black women during childbirth… Continue reading Report Shows Tennessee Black Women 2.5 Times More Likely To Die from Pregnancy-Related Causes

Cedars-Sinai Hospital Facing Federal Investigation Over Treatment of Black Women

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A federal investigation has been launched over Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s treatment of Black women giving birth. The Los Angeles Times reports that the investigation is linked to allegations of racism and discrimination the hospital faced following the death of Kira Dixon Johnson in 2016. Kira Dixon Johnson died from internal bleeding following a c-section at… Continue reading Cedars-Sinai Hospital Facing Federal Investigation Over Treatment of Black Women

Nurse Midwife Says Black Community Needs to be Involved in Maternal Crisis Solutions

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Nurse midwife Karen Sheffield-Abdullah is sharing some important insights she’s gained from her vantage point of the continued Black maternal health crisis.  In an All Things Considered interview with NPR’s Scott Detrow, Sheffield-Abdullah first stressed the importance of doctors listening to Black women patients when they express health concerns. Sheffield-Abdullah went on to share her… Continue reading Nurse Midwife Says Black Community Needs to be Involved in Maternal Crisis Solutions

How Entrepreneur Amber Guyton Found Power In Her Egg Freezing Journey

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Amber Guyton has crafted an accomplished career out of planning. As an interior designer and founder of the Blessed Little Bungalow blog and interior design firm, the Atlanta creative must consider the most ancillary details of a space as she executes design concepts for her growing roster of clients. But during a visit to her gynecologist… Continue reading How Entrepreneur Amber Guyton Found Power In Her Egg Freezing Journey

Amid Abortion Fight, Several States Increase Reproductive Health Funding

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Amid the continued battle against abortion restrictions across states, several states nationwide are allocating increased financial resources toward protecting access to reproductive health services. Speaking to NPR, the National Institute for Reproductive Health President, Andrea Miller, detailed that the increased funding is an attempt to address the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S.… Continue reading Amid Abortion Fight, Several States Increase Reproductive Health Funding

Olympians Allyson Felix and Tianna Madison Speak Out About Black Women’s Maternity Health Crisis

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Allyson Felix and Tianna Madison are speaking out about the health disparities and risks Black women are facing during pregnancies. The track and field champions’ comments came after new updates were revealed about the death of 2016 Olympic relay champion Frentorish “Tori” Bowie. Bowie died at 32 years old when she was eight months pregnant… Continue reading Olympians Allyson Felix and Tianna Madison Speak Out About Black Women’s Maternity Health Crisis

 
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