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Postpartum Care for New Mothers
Congratulations on this new chapter! The postpartum period (often called the "fourth trimester") is a major time of transition. While…
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Issues Surrounding Teenage Pregnancy
Issues surrounding teenage pregnancy are sometimes driven by poverty, lack of sex ed, and cultural factors, leading to poor health (maternal…
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Mental Health Shifts During Postpartum are Real
After childbirth, many women expect their bodies to heal, but few are prepared for how much their emotions and mental…
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Period Starter Pack Rooted in Black women
For many Black women, the conversation around periods has never been just about biology. It’s been shaped by culture, silence,…
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Miscarriage is Common and Deeply Misunderstood
Miscarriage is a common and often misunderstood pregnancy loss that can be physically and emotionally challenging. To heal both physically…
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How helpful is a C-Section?
A cesarean section (C-section) is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus,…
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Period Pain is not always normal
Many people are told that painful periods are just part of being a woman, but this is not always true.…
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Why is C-section shameful to Black women?
C-section may be wrongly viewed as a sign of weakness or failure.
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Mental Health Shifts During Pregnancy are Real
Yes, mental health shifts during pregnancy are real and incredibly common, driven by significant biological, physical, and psychological changes Most women experience…
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Cultural Pressures and Breastfeeding: The Black Mother’s Experience
Motherhood is beautiful, yet it often comes with layers of expectation, judgment, and pressure especially for Black women. Across many…