Category: Preparing for birth
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This PPD Campaign Misses the Mark in an Absurd Way
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of mental health awareness, especially concerning postpartum depression (PPD), effective communication is crucial. However, a recent campaign from Sage Therapeutics fails spectacularly in this regard. While the biotech firm is pioneering an experimental treatment for PPD, the marketing strategy they’ve adopted is not only misguided but also quite troubling.…
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After Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico Faces a Maternity Care Crisis
Get Pregnant Fast In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico is grappling with a significant maternity care crisis. Nearly two months have passed since the devastating storm wreaked havoc on the island, leaving millions without basic necessities such as electricity and clean water. As the situation unfolds, reports indicate that the island’s power grid…
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Why Many Nurses Fail to Educate New Mothers on Postpartum Health Risks
Get Pregnant Fast In the United States, the maternal death rate is alarmingly high, and a recent survey sheds light on a significant contributing factor: many nurses are not adequately informing new mothers about the health risks they may face following childbirth. A study published in MCN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing revealed that…
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What’s So Special About September Birthdays?
Read more Hey there, expecting parents! If your little one is set to arrive in September, you’re in for some exciting traits and fun facts about September birthdays. Let’s dive into why these birthdays are so wonderful! Birthstone and Flower: September’s birthstone is the stunning sapphire, symbolizing loyalty, sincerity, and integrity. As for the flower,…
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Dad Expresses Frustration Over Exclusion of His Autistic Son from Birthday Parties
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt and candid social media post, a father named Greg Johnson has bravely called out his so-called friends for neglecting to invite his autistic son, Timmy, to their children’s birthday celebrations. Greg and his wife, Lisa, are the proud parents of six-year-old Timmy, who is nonverbal and on the autism…
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Launching a Birth Defects Prevention Initiative
Read more Every year, around 150,000 children in the U.S. are born with one or more birth defects. While the causes of over 60% of these conditions remain unknown, there are proactive steps you can take as an employer to support your employees, clients, and the broader community in addressing this issue. Raising awareness and…