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Passing of Fairness for Breastfeeding Act 2019
If you have been following along on the Fairness for Breastfeeding Act, we are pleased to announce that on July 25th, the act was signed...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Aug 13, 2019
- 3 min
After birth: Now what?
The wait is over, you now have your little one in your arms after 40 long weeks. But now what? The attention has shifted from you to your...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Aug 12, 2019
- 2 min
Creating your support system
For today's #mondaymotivation we would like to motivate you to identify and challenge yourself and your support system. Your support...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Aug 8, 2019
- 2 min
Avoiding Perineum tears during labor.
Perineum tearing or cutting is too common during birth, and may be avoidable for some women during birth--- preventing unnecessary pain...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Aug 7, 2019
- 2 min
Cord blood banking
Last week we discussed donating breastmilk to milk banks. This week we wanted to discuss another donating option. One of the new areas of...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Aug 5, 2019
- 2 min
World Breastfeeding Week
If you follow along with our social media, you may have seen that starting on August 1st began World Breastfeeding Week! It will continue...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Aug 1, 2019
- 3 min
What is the labor process?
As we know, the labor process is unique to every woman. It is exactly what the name implies--- an adventure that requires time and...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Jul 26, 2019
- 2 min
WIC and what they can do for you...
In this post we wanted to talk a little bit about one of the most widely known maternal and childhood community organizations, WIC. WIC...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Jul 25, 2019
- 2 min
What is actually in your baby food?
Lets talk baby food, what is actually in the food marketed for your little one? There are hundreds of different brands out there with...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Jul 23, 2019
- 2 min
How does weather effect your baby?
Besides vitamin D levels, the weather can effect the growth of your baby. In this heat wave and also during the freezing temperatures of...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Jul 18, 2019
- 2 min
How many dirty/wet diapers should your baby have?
The amount of diapers a baby goes through can be daunting, but it can also be an indicator of proper milk transfer and nourishment. Here...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Jul 16, 2019
- 3 min
Is following a vegetarian/vegan diet the 'healthier' option?
Many women begin to adopt healthier lifestyles and eating habits as they think about starting a family. This is a wonderful time for a...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Jul 11, 2019
- 3 min
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is found in pregnant women that have never had insulin insensitivity or resistance and were never diagnosed with...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Jul 11, 2019
- 2 min
Infant Jaundice
Jaundice is characterized as a condition where serum bilirubin levels are high due to rapid breakdown of red blood cells. Bilirubin...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Jul 9, 2019
- 2 min
Vitamin D during pregnancy
Vitamin D is another nutrient that is very important both during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin. This...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Jul 8, 2019
- 1 min
The fairness for breastfeeding mothers act
Great news Mamas! The US state Senate as well as the House of representative has passed a new bill that helps to protect and encourage...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Jul 4, 2019
- 2 min
Is cannabis (marijuana) safe during pregnancy?
Marijuana has become legal in many states both medically and recreationally. For this reason, the need to understand its effects becomes...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Jul 3, 2019
- 3 min
Iron for you and your baby...
Iron is incredibly important for physiological functions such as metabolism, growth, immunity and hemoglobin makeup. Because iron is so...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Jul 2, 2019
- 2 min
Why Mamas Maternal Health?
How can Mamas Maternal Health help you? We know how important this period of time is for both you and your baby. Instead of saying...
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mamasmaternalhealth
- Jun 26, 2019
- 2 min
Bed wetting--what might be the cause?
Within the first few years of your child's life, bed wetting can be quite normal as they learn to 'potty-train'. Each child will learn at...
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