Proud to deliver babies at a hospital that is doing so many good things for mothers and babies. Getting it right from the start matters!! So which hospital you are in for your birth matters.…and the obstetrician you choose really matters! But that’s another post altogether (although I can suggest one). We are so excited!!! […]
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month at AOD
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Caught up by the Cos Bill Cosby got me! One day I looked up, saw the parallels in my life and realized he got me. See, I loved his comedy and the Cosby Show growing up. Who didn’t? I even loved the pudding pop commercials. I was intrigued by his image of a Black middle-class
Cervical Cancer Screening Cervical Cancer is cancer that begins in the lower part of the womb (at the cervix) which is at the top of the vagina. Cervical cancer is the third most common types of cancer in women. Cervical Cancer is easily preventable. With regular screening, cervical cancer can be caught in early stages. Here are
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An interesting article by Consumer Reports does a good job of describing procedures that low-risk pregnant women should try to avoid. Although I agree with many points of the article, I generally do not like that these kinds of articles have a tendency to demonize OB/GYNs. All of us do not practice this way (Take
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Today, I got lost in Talladega County. It was fortuitous. I had a chance to see beautiful country on the back roads. We came upon a single lane wooden bridge that led to a dirt road! It was very serene. I am not sure I could find it again if I tried. .
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Today, had a great time talking to a group of childcare professionals getting continuing education from the United Way. I had a good time interacting with a lively bunch during my “Healthy Teacher, Healthy Kids” talk. We made public commitments to improve at least one health behavior. I hope to hear from you all about
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Messages from a Breastfeeding Advocate Her message: Mommy Milk is Good. Makes you chunky and tired.
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Ina May Gaskin Still a little starstruck. I had the privilege to meet and talk to Ina May Gaskin at a lecture she gave at Atlanta’s Bellies to Babies conference. All my midwife colleagues know her. She is considered by most to be the mother of midwifery. She had some very astute observations.
