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“I just don’t want to die, while giving birth”.
Read more: “I just don’t want to die, while giving birth”.Midwife Victoria Buchanan hears a common refrain from pregnant Black women in her care: “Oh, I just don’t want to die,” Buchanan said they tell her. “I just want to come out of here alive. I want to have a healthy baby. I want to be next to my kids.” Buchanan, 28, believes that she…
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1 in 5 mothers were mistreated during pregnancy care: U.S. report
Read more: 1 in 5 mothers were mistreated during pregnancy care: U.S. reportAs the U.S. battles rising maternal death rates, 1 in 5 mothers say they were verbally abused, ignored or otherwise disrespected by health care providers during maternal care. — Read on www.axios.com/2023/08/23/mothers-mistreated-pregnancy-care
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5 Reasons to Consider Getting a Doula
Read more: 5 Reasons to Consider Getting a DoulaConsidering hiring a doula? Check out these five ways a labor coach can improve your birthing experience. Learn more about labor and delivery at TheBump.com. — Read on www.thebump.com/a/the-doula-dilemma-5-reasons-you-should-consider-getting-a-labor-coach
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Breastfeeding, The Importance Of It.
Read more: Breastfeeding, The Importance Of It.August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month when we celebrate and support those who choose to breastfeed their babies. August 25-31 is Black Breastfeeding Awareness Week and it is important to note that a significant percentage of women of color don’t breastfeed. I once spoke to a young lady and asked if she breastfed her baby and…
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Rihanna beach photos spark warnings to not dunk fruit in Galveston’s ocean water.
Read more: Rihanna beach photos spark warnings to not dunk fruit in Galveston’s ocean water.Dipping your fruit in the ocean near Galveston and eating it is not a good idea, according to Twitter users. — Read on www.chron.com/culture/article/Rihanna-beach-photos-spark-warnings-to-not-dunk-17134905.php
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Breastfeeding and going back to work: Women share the stigma and struggle | HealthShots
Read more: Breastfeeding and going back to work: Women share the stigma and struggle | HealthShotsIs breastfeeding and going back to work convenient? For World Breastfeeding Week 2023, we asked working women about the challenges. — Read on www.healthshots.com/she-slays/breastfeeding-and-going-back-to-work-challenges/amp
