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🤱 Traditionally post birth care takes place at 6 weeks postpartum, and is a one time event 🕜 In reality, it can take much longer to recover; and recovery is ongoing 📆 6 weeks is arbitrarily assigned as the postpartum period, but there is no real medical consensus for how long it actually takes to recover, or how to assess recovery 📔 A 2012 questionnaire study conducted by Dr. Julie Wray from the University of Salford in Manchester, found that women need at least one year to recover after childbirth Society has normalised an 'as quick as possible recovery', but this attitude negates or dismisses the full body changes that have occurred #PostBirthRecovery #PostBirthReform #MaternalWellness #DignityForMothersHealing

How Can You Prevent Infertility There are many reasons women have trouble getting pregnant. Some women get pregnant but lose their babies to miscarriages time and time again. Only you can decide whether or not you have been trying unsuccessfully to get pregnant long enough or have had enough miscarriages that it’s time to try to find a cause for the problem. In the United States, about 15 percent of couples struggle to conceive. About 20 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage, but many miscarriages happen before a woman misses her first period. It’s estimated that as many as 40 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage if one considers those occurring before a first missed period. Full Story: https://lnkd.in/gtgcKgYn

Women of color are dying from preventable causes while giving childbirth. If this happened to your sister, mother, or daughter, you can help other families by sharing the story of your loved one. The Morehouse School of Medicine Center for Maternal Birth Equity is conducting the Legacy Study to understand why this happening. Would you provide an interview? Scan the QR code to participate. #maternalmortality, #maternalmortalityreview, #birthequity, #doulas, #HearHer, #HealthyStart, #HealthyMothersHealthyBabies, #PerinatalCollaboratives

It's #BlackMaternalHealthWeek and it's also #CesareanAwarenessMonth both of which are near and dear to my heart. Black women are 3-4x more likely to die due to a pregnancy related issue than their counterparts. It is estimated that 80% of these deaths are preventable! Additionally, Black women are 1.68x more likely to have a c-section. Sometimes, such as in my case, they are necessary, and other times, they are the result of Black women not being listened to. I share how my overachieving body went from 0 to 100 to being diagnosed with pre-eclampsia with severe features, which resulted in an emergency c-section. I stayed in the hospital for 4 days while they worked to get my blood pressure down. During which, I was repeatedly ignored. They even "lost" my daughter and I for SIX hours. My recovery was rough, it more ways than one, but I'm here. I'm making it do what it does. The beauty of the body! I share this because there is power in our stories. I share because our bodies are STILL ours! I share to educate, to equip, to advocate, to help others swim! Watch, Learn, Save, Share! Be Well, My Friends! #preeclampsia #preeclampsiaawareness #bmhw24 #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #HealthEducator #publichealth #healthminute #explorepage #Explore #birthstory #WholeBodyHealthy #MindBodySpirit

Age is merely a number, as fertility doesn't have an expiration date. Many women are now choosing to start their journey into motherhood at the age of 35 or even later. It's essential to remember that each woman's body is unique and may have different reproductive timelines. Embracing motherhood is a personal decision that should be made when you feel mentally, emotionally, and physically prepared. Whether it's through natural conception, assisted reproductive technologies, or adoption, the path to motherhood is diverse and individualized. Understanding your fertility window and seeking guidance from healthcare professionals can help you make informed choices about when to start a family. It's never too late to explore your options and take steps towards fulfilling your dreams of parenthood. https://buff.ly/3OYG7bN #FertilityJourney #MotherhoodGoals #FamilyPlanningMatters #ConceivingAtAnyAge #ParenthoodDreams #EmpoweredChoices #ReproductiveHealth #ModernMotherhood #WomenSupportingWomen #FutureFamilyPlanning

How Can You Prevent Infertility There are many reasons women have trouble getting pregnant. Some women get pregnant but lose their babies to miscarriages time and time again. Only you can decide whether or not you have been trying unsuccessfully to get pregnant long enough or have had enough miscarriages that it’s time to try to find a cause for the problem. In the United States, about 15 percent of couples struggle to conceive. About 20 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage, but many miscarriages happen before a woman misses her first period. It’s estimated that as many as 40 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage if one considers those occurring before a first missed period. Full Story: https://lnkd.in/gQBZUSvW

According to the most recent birth certificate data available from the New Jersey Department of Health (NJ DOH), in New Jersey, Black babies are at a higher risk of preterm birth when compared to white counterparts. In 2021, Black babies experienced preterm birth rates 5% higher than white babies. Preterm birth can lead to many health complications such as asthma, hearing loss, and even problems with vision. It is vital to ensure pregnant people have the resources and support they need to help reduce the risk of preterm birth.  For additional information on premature birth and ways to reduce the risk, visit njpreterm.org. #PretermBirth #BlackInfantHealth #NJPreterm #PrematurityPreventionInitiative #NJBirthRates #PPI

According to the most recent birth certificate data available from the New Jersey Department of Health (NJ DOH), in New Jersey, Black babies are at a higher risk of preterm birth when compared to white counterparts. In 2021, Black babies experienced preterm birth rates 5% higher than white babies. Preterm birth can lead to many health complications such as asthma, hearing loss, and even problems with vision. It is vital to ensure pregnant people have the resources and support they need to help reduce the risk of preterm birth.  For additional information on premature birth and ways to reduce the risk, visit njpreterm.org. #PretermBirth #BlackInfantHealth #NJPreterm #PrematurityPreventionInitiative #NJBirthRates #PPI

New York is making history! This policy is a huge win for moms and families, ensuring pregnant women can take time off for critical prenatal care without losing income. Policies like this are critical to reversing troubling trends and moving right direction for healthier families and stronger support systems healthier outcomes for families. But this shouldn’t stop here—we need more states to follow New York’s lead. And let’s not forget: family policies like this should include both moms and dads to truly make an impact. This is a moment to celebrate and a call to action for change across the country. Let’s keep pushing for progress! What are your thoughts? Comment below. #MainlineMaternityCare #MaternalHealth #PrenatalCare #FamilyCare #PaidTimeOff #SupportParents #PolicyMatters

November is #PrematurityAwarenessMonth. According to the most recent birth certificate data available from the New Jersey Department of Health, Black babies in New Jersey are at a higher risk of preterm birth when compared to White babies. In 2021, Black babies experienced preterm birth rates 5% higher than White babies. Preterm birth can lead to many health complications such as asthma, hearing loss and even problems with vision. It is vital to ensure pregnant people have the resources and support they need to help reduce the risk of preterm birth.  For additional information on premature birth and ways to reduce the risk, visit njpreterm.org. #PretermBirth #BlackInfantHealth #NJPreterm #PrematurityPreventionInitiative #NJBirthRates #PPI