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Doctor discusses new treatment for postpartum depression
Read full article: Doctor discusses new treatment for postpartum depressionWhile many new mothers experience “baby blues” after a baby is born, postpartum depression is a more intense condition that at least one in every five new moms will experience.
Urinary and bowel problems after pregnancy: You’re not alone
Read full article: Urinary and bowel problems after pregnancy: You’re not aloneAlthough many women are eager to share the milestones that come with new motherhood, there are some things they might be embarrassed to bring up — like the urinary and bowel problems that can happen after giving birth.
We asked you to tell us about your pandemic pregnancies. Your responses are heart-wrenching, haunting and touching.
Read full article: We asked you to tell us about your pandemic pregnancies. Your responses are heart-wrenching, haunting and touching.Last summer, we asked: “Are you or your partner pregnant -- or have you delivered in the past few months?” ... “We want to hear from you.”
CDC calls for more COVID-19 vaccinations among pregnant people in new advisory
Read full article: CDC calls for more COVID-19 vaccinations among pregnant people in new advisoryThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is continuing to urge vaccinations as it reports the highest number of deaths during pregnancy seen in a single month during the pandemic, according to a health advisory released Wednesday.
My pandemic post-pregnancy: ‘People don’t realize how lonely the NICU experience can be’
Read full article: My pandemic post-pregnancy: ‘People don’t realize how lonely the NICU experience can be’In 2016, Valerie Collignon gave birth at 35 weeks, which resulted in a week-long NICU stay that she described as “traumatizing.”
My pandemic pregnancy loss: ‘The silence told me everything I needed to know’
Read full article: My pandemic pregnancy loss: ‘The silence told me everything I needed to know’In writing this series, I’ve enjoyed hearing and learning about what’s been different, how people have been coping and adapting, and think about my own family’s timing and how we’ll manage it all.
Building a business: How one female CEO turned difficult pregnancies into opportunity
Read full article: Building a business: How one female CEO turned difficult pregnancies into opportunityFor Pink Stork founder and CEO Amy Upchurch, the need was her own struggle with difficult pregnancies after she found out she was pregnant with her fourth child. “I knew what it felt like to be struggling and hurting and looking for something, anything, like a miracle, ‘What would make me feel better?’” Upchurch said. So, long story short, Pink Stork was born in 2015.”Upchurch now has five children and her company, based in St. Augustine, includes 50 employees. Pink Stork also has an online platform geared toward supporting women through community. Because if you stop now, you’re not going to make it to the other side.
My pandemic pregnancy: ‘I wanted to be ready at any point. I didn’t know it’d be the next day.’
Read full article: My pandemic pregnancy: ‘I wanted to be ready at any point. I didn’t know it’d be the next day.’It certainly wasn’t planned this way, but Claire Nackashi had to deal with almost every aspect of her pregnancy, pandemic-style.
Early menopause comes with health risks -- but there’s something that can delay it
Read full article: Early menopause comes with health risks -- but there’s something that can delay itPast studies have shown that women who go through menopause before the age of 45 have an increased risk of early death, cognitive decline, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.
My pandemic pregnancy: ‘Sure enough, I have (a brain aneurysm)’
Read full article: My pandemic pregnancy: ‘Sure enough, I have (a brain aneurysm)’In an effort to be proactive about her health, last summer, Julianne C. scheduled a test. She had no idea where it would lead: Namely, to two life-changing discoveries.
My pandemic pregnancy: ’We’re 18 years old ... We had to jump in’
Read full article: My pandemic pregnancy: ’We’re 18 years old ... We had to jump in’When Delicia Garza’s newborn daughter underwent surgery, an operation that required an overnight hospital stay, the San Antonio woman said it felt like the walls were closing in on her.
My pandemic pregnancy: From infertility to cancer to IVF to a 20-week scare: ‘It happened exactly how it was supposed to’
Read full article: My pandemic pregnancy: From infertility to cancer to IVF to a 20-week scare: ‘It happened exactly how it was supposed to’When Hillary Calhoun’s fertility doctor brought her in for a procedure and then a nurse called her just a few short business days later, asking her to come into the office immediately, the now-36-year-old had a hunch something wasn’t right.
COVID-19 infection may make pregnant women more severely ill
Read full article: COVID-19 infection may make pregnant women more severely illPregnant women infected with COVID-19 have the potential to become more severely ill than women who are not pregnant, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pregnant women who have been infected have a greater likelihood of being admitted to a hospital, admitted to an intensive care unit or requiring mechanical ventilation when compared to non-pregnant women. While pregnant women are at an increased risk of being admitted to an ICU or needing mechanical ventilation, the overall risk of these events has remained low. In addition to the guidelines that we have heard and still stress repeatedly -- exercise social distancing, wear a face mask in public places and wash your hands often -- pregnant women can take additional preventive action. For other more specific suggestions, talk to your health care provider about how you can remain healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
My (hopeful) pandemic pregnancy: Inside the world of IVF and COVID-19 -- ‘It’s terrifying’
Read full article: My (hopeful) pandemic pregnancy: Inside the world of IVF and COVID-19 -- ‘It’s terrifying’Going though in vitro fertilization, or IVF, under normal circumstances, can be a challenge, both mentally and physically -- and for some, that’s phrasing it mildly.
What’s the stork bringing? 9 ways people swear you will know if it’s a boy or girl
Read full article: What’s the stork bringing? 9 ways people swear you will know if it’s a boy or girlBreakoutsSome say girls will steal their mother’s beauty, ergo if you have breakouts, you’re having a girl. In comparison to 140 beats per minute, if your baby is beating above that, you’re looking at having a girl. CravingsCravings for salty foods point to a boy, some say, and cravings for sweet stuff points to a girl. If he shows no interest in your belly, you’re having a boy. Take our quiz to determine if you could be having a boy or girl (for fun, of course!).
Are you pregnant or trying for a baby? Everything to know as coronavirus pandemic continues
Read full article: Are you pregnant or trying for a baby? Everything to know as coronavirus pandemic continuesWhether you’re pregnant now or you were hoping to be in the next few months, this might feel like an overwhelming time, living through the current coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic. Time magazine recently reported that fact in an article this week about COVID-19 and how it relates to pregnant women. Yes, pregnant women are generally more susceptible to viruses, for example, the flu. It’s true that there’s limited information and published literature about exactly how susceptible pregnant women are to COVID-19, and the severity of infection. If you’re pregnant or had been trying for a baby, stay in even better contact with your doctor or health care provider.
Baby on the way: Katy Perry confirms pregnancy in music video
Read full article: Baby on the way: Katy Perry confirms pregnancy in music videoKaty Perry is pregnant. The singer revealed her baby bump at the end of her “Never Worn White” music video, which dropped Wednesday night. The 35-year-old told fans on Instagram that both her album and baby are due this summer. Perry has been dating actor Orlando Bloom since 2016. She was previously married to Russell Brand.