Signs of Labor: How to Tell When It’s Time for Your Baby’s Birth
As you approach 40 weeks of pregnancy, you will probably spend a lot of time wondering, “When will labor start?” It can be frustrating to wait, especially if you go …
COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe And Effective For Kids Ages 5-11, Pfizer Says
A smaller dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for children ages 5 to 11, according to data the company released Monday. The data will now go before …
Black Maternal Mortality Rates Spiked Before COVID-19 Became Another Threat
Let’s face it, COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the entire world. One specific group that experienced the pain in the change of health care was women. The impact …
The Importance of Respectful Maternity Care for Women of Color
As the United States contends with a pivotal moment of reckoning on racial justice, inequitable treatment in healthcare has risen in the public consciousness1—largely due to the disproportionately high rates …
Why Isn’t Our Government Taking Stillbirth And Its Consequences Seriously?
What do you think might change if governments started to take the issue of stillbirth seriously? Would we see better communication for families and care providers on the risks? What …
Continuing Sickle Cell Disease Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Right now, close to 100,000 people in the United States, many of whom are children, spend days experiencing acute pain, dealing with costly and uncomfortable hospitalizations, and fighting off infections …
What to tell immunocompromised patients about COVID-19 vaccines
While the push continues to get more Americans vaccinated against COVID-19, there’s one group of patients who may still need more guidance about vaccination: Those with compromised immune systems. Since …
Comparison And Secrets: Let’s Be Honest About Baby Loss Feelings
There is this small place inside of me. A quiet place meant for only me. Inside this space, I am free to think about all of the horrible things I …
Is All This Screen Time Making Children’s Eyes Worse?
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, children of all ages were spending more screen time than ever before on cellphones, tablets, and laptops. Health professionals (often caregivers themselves) have needed to adopt a flexible attitude toward screen time, considering …
Parenting After Loss: Making Space for Both Babies
The mental load in motherhood is a topic that has rightfully gained traction over the last few years. The term seeks to define all the emotional and mental labor that …