Tag: postpartum care
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Postpartum Recovery
Read more The initial six weeks following the birth of your baby are often referred to as your “recovery” phase, extending to eight weeks if you underwent a cesarean section. However, many believe that recovery can take anywhere from six months to a year after giving birth. Regardless of whether your delivery was a breeze…
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Medicaid for Pregnant Women
What is Pregnancy Medicaid? Read more Medicaid is a federally funded health insurance program designed to aid low-income families, including those without medical insurance or with insufficient coverage. Each state in the U.S. has its own Medicaid program, ensuring that pregnant women have access to essential prenatal and postpartum healthcare services. Besides women, Medicaid also…
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17 Ways Partners Can Support a Healthy Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Experience
Read more Pregnancy is an exciting yet often overwhelming journey, not just for expectant mothers but for their partners as well. As someone who supported my partner, Sarah, through the ups and downs of three births, I want to share some valuable insights on how partners can play an essential role in advocating for a…
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C-Section Scars: Types, Care, and Healing
Read more If you’re expecting a baby and have been advised that a C-section is necessary, it’s totally normal to have questions about the scar that will follow. After all, bringing your little one into the world is a beautiful moment, and the scar should be a reminder of that, not a source of worry.…
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Eating Disorders and Pregnancy: Understanding the Impact
Read more Eating disorders affect approximately 7 million women in the United States each year, with a peak prevalence during the childbearing years. Pregnancy can amplify body image concerns, making it a particularly challenging time for those struggling with disordered eating. The most common types of eating disorders include anorexia and bulimia. Anorexia involves extreme…
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Understanding Postpartum Preeclampsia
Read more While many people associate preeclampsia with pregnancy, it’s important to know that a rare but serious condition called postpartum preeclampsia can arise after childbirth. This condition is marked by elevated blood pressure and an excess of protein in the urine, which can pose significant health risks if left untreated. What is Postpartum Preeclampsia?…
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Recognizing Postpartum Infections: A Friendly Guide
Read more After welcoming your little one into the world, your body goes through a whirlwind of changes. It’s perfectly normal to feel a bit off during those initial days postpartum. Regardless of whether you had a vaginal delivery or a C-section, your body is healing from major adjustments—think sore spots and exhaustion from the…