Deciding to have a baby after a certain age may seem frightening for some women. The way in which the medical community has historically framed these pregnancies has only added to the stress those entering motherhood after 35 may feel. These pregnancies are often referred to as geriatric. It is true that the older a… Continue reading The Truth About Geriatric Pregnancies
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Postpartum Depression Can Feel Never Ending, It Shouldn’t Be
The outcry for equity in Black maternal health is more critical than ever. Statistics paint a grim picture. Black mothers in the U.S. are dying at three to four times the rate of white mothers. Between 29 – 44% of Black women experience postpartum depressive symptoms after childbirth. Black moms are less likely to be… Continue reading Postpartum Depression Can Feel Never Ending, It Shouldn’t Be
3 Tips for Moms to Cut Screen Time at Home
Screen time is at an all time high, especially for kids and teenagers. Whether they’re playing video games or watching videos on social media, children are usually using technology. Research shows that too much screen time is bad for children both physically and mentally. It also can lead to weight gain and impaired learning skills.… Continue reading 3 Tips for Moms to Cut Screen Time at Home
Postpartum Pelvic Floor Issues Can Be Hard, Therapists Can Help
Pregnancy comes with a number of changes that happen to a woman’s body. Women can experience backaches, headaches, acne trouble and more. One area of the body that can have lingering effects after birth is the pelvic floor. According to the Cleveland Clinic, the pelvic floor is a combination of muscles supporting the important organs… Continue reading Postpartum Pelvic Floor Issues Can Be Hard, Therapists Can Help
Gender Disappointment: When the Cake’s Icing Is the Wrong Color
Many women choose to find out their child’s sex before the delivery room. There’s so much eagerness in preparing the nursery, buying the crib and even planning a gender reveal. For those hoping for one sex but getting another, the feeling of disappointment is a real thing. So what happens when you are expecting a… Continue reading Gender Disappointment: When the Cake’s Icing Is the Wrong Color
Elaine Welteroth Hopes to Save Black Moms and Babies with birthFUND
With the glaring statistics and harrowing personal stories of childbirth, mothers-to-be oftentimes feel a mixture of nervousness and excitement during pregnancy. For many, the realities of the maternal health crisis adds pressure and anxiety to having a baby. The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate of all industrialized nations, according to the World… Continue reading Elaine Welteroth Hopes to Save Black Moms and Babies with birthFUND
The Role of Tech in Addressing Black Maternal Health Disparities
Innovators, health advocates, practitioners and policy makers are working to end the adverse maternal health outcomes for Black mothers. Among developed nations, the U.S. has the highest rate of maternal mortality. Black women are three to four times more likely to die during childbirth and postpartum than white women. At this year’s annual Black Maternal… Continue reading The Role of Tech in Addressing Black Maternal Health Disparities
A Doula Explains the Best Labor Positions for an Easy Birth
Getting your mind, body and soul ready to welcome a child takes a lot of effort. Many moms-to-be spend countless hours listening to and reading information about positions for laboring and delivery. As you gather information, you may easily start feeling overwhelmed by all of the options for positions that exist. How do you determine… Continue reading A Doula Explains the Best Labor Positions for an Easy Birth
The Best Hospital Bag Checklist for Your Delivery According to Experts
Preparing to bring a new life into the world is no easy feat. One important must-do before your bundle of joy makes their entrance is pack your labor and delivery hospital bag. “You can start to plan and pack around 28 weeks to make sure you have time to get everything you need,” nurse practitioner,… Continue reading The Best Hospital Bag Checklist for Your Delivery According to Experts
Hiring a Doula or Midwife, Which Do You Actually Need?
The support team you assemble for your childbirth journey plays a pivotal role in the experience. Among the plethora of choices, two key figures stand out: the doula and the midwife. But what are their roles, and which one suits your needs best? Latham Thomas, Founder of Mama Glow sat down with 21Ninety to shed… Continue reading Hiring a Doula or Midwife, Which Do You Actually Need?