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09/15/2022

Su***de deaths among teenagers are alarmingly high and increasing. Pre-existing anxiety worsened during the pandemic among many students, particularly girls and members of ethnic and and LGBTQ+ minority groups. Soledad O’Brien spoke with Dr Tami Benton, psychiatrist-in-chief at Children’s Hospit...

03/27/2020

This limited initial US experience suggests a need for immediate changes in obstetric clinical practice. Two of seven (28.6%) confirmed COVID-19-positive were asymptomatic upon admission, and these same two soon required ICU admission. Importantly, their care prior to COVID-19 diagnosis involved exposures to multiple health care workers (HCWs), all of whom lacked appropriate PPE. Surgical masks should also be provided for all team members on the inpatient service and for all patients presenting to labor units, and worn at all times; and N95 masks for all COVID-19 positive deliveries, whether vaginal or cesarean, as well as for those with unknown COVID-19 status until disease status can be determined through testing.
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11/20/2019

When you’re pregnant, certain foods that might otherwise be okay to consume could possibly increase your risk for infections, harming your baby. Here we've outlined general recommendations when it comes to foods, beverages, and substance use during pregnancy.

When you’re pregnant, certain foods that might otherwise be okay to consume could possibly increase your risk for infections, harming your baby.

11/18/2019

We've launched a new section of our site! Scroll to the bottom of our Patient Resources page to discover educational posts on health recommendations before, during, and after pregnancy. Our first post outlines some of the ways you may need to change the way you eat (and prepare food) when you are pregnant. We've also provided some additional resources to assist with planning meals during this special time 🍽

We’ve outlined some of the ways you may need to change the way you eat (and prepare food) when you are pregnant and have provided some additional resources to assist with planning meals during this special time.

10/30/2019

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10/30/2019

"Meanwhile, in line at Trader Joe’s, where I received a lot of unsolicited pregnancy advice, a woman told me that my purchase of cleaning supplies was spiritual—I was readying my home’s feng shui for a baby."

Nesting is a real thing. "Some pregnant people never feel compelled to nest, but the ones who do are operating on instinct." Read to learn more about the phenomenon.

Readying the home for a newborn “helps us feel prepared for a time in our life when there’s little we can do to prepare,” says one psychologist.

10/28/2019

Dr. Mondestin recommends the CDC as a resource for medical advice and tips before pregnancy, during pregnancy, and after the baby arrives.

Congratulations! Pregnancy is an exciting time. Knowing that you are doing all you can to stay healthy during pregnancy and give your baby a healthy start in life will help you to have peace of mind.

10/23/2019

One woman shares her experience with prenatal depression: "I did not expect that being depressed during pregnancy could lead to wellness, but 10 days from this writing, when I meet my son, I’ll do so knowing that I’m as healthy as I’ve ever been in my life, with greater self-awareness, a firmer grip on my own coping skills, and a clearer voice with which to reach out."

For many people, pregnancy can be one of the most emotionally taxing experiences of their life.

10/21/2019

Did you know that breastfeeding for 9 months can reduce a baby's odds of becoming overweight by more than 30%? Learn the baby-friendly 10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding from the CDC.

https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/breastfeeding/index.html