May 13, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
There is so many terms thrown around when you become pregnant. In this "Terminology Explained" series, we help make understanding easier.
Today's term is amniocentesis.
What is Amniocentesis?
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May 11, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
It's estimated that between 3-5% of people who can become pregnant have attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Prescription medications to manage ADD/ADHD symptoms can be very effective and even critical for some people to function in their lives. People who regularly take these stimulant medications want to know if it's safe to continue taking them while trying to conceive and during pregnancy.
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May 09, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
In honor of National Nurses Week, we're taking this post to celebrate Labor & Delivery Nurses with some basic information and our gratitude.
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May 06, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
International Day of the Midwife is May 5 every year, but you can promote and support midwives all year long by doing one simple thing: share the story of your experience(s) with a midwife. Often, good old fashioned word of mouth truly is the best way to spread the word.
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May 04, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
May 4 is World Maternal Mental Health Day. It's estimated that 7 out of 10 women or people with a uterus hide or downplay their symptoms of mental illness, despite the fact that support and treatment is not only available, but critical to their health. As many as 1 in 5 people experience some kind of perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD). Left untreated, mental health disorders can lead to physical pain, chronic illness, homelessness, job instability, incarceration, and death. To get help, you must first be able to recognize the symptoms.
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