In an exclusive interview on an upcoming prime time ABC special, Becoming, Michelle Obama speaks to Robin Roberts just before the release of her new book, of… Read more “Michelle Obama Reveals Using IVF to Conceive”
Tag: maternal health
Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade Welcome New Baby Girl Through Surrogacy
Instagram was abuzz after Gabrielle Union and husband Dwayne Wade both posted a pictures sharing their newborn daughter with the world. It’s not a secret that she… Read more “Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade Welcome New Baby Girl Through Surrogacy”
Beyoncé Reveals She Had Toxemia During Pregnancy
Beyoncé’s Vogue cover has finally been revealed. Most of the news surrounding this anticipated cover have swirled around the fact that the photographer is 23-year old Tyler Mitchell. … Read more “Beyoncé Reveals She Had Toxemia During Pregnancy”
Why Involving the Community Improves Maternal Health
Maternal health is an issue that can affect the entire community. For this reason, it’s important to involve everyone in order to have better results for expectant… Read more “Why Involving the Community Improves Maternal Health”
You Can’t Give Birth in this Town
MHC Prog 19 A Place Where Women are not Allowed to Give Birth Part 1 from Creative Storm on Vimeo. A few years ago, I travelled to… Read more “You Can’t Give Birth in this Town”
Battling Fibroids – The Conversation
Since I started this series on fibroids, I have had numerous women and some men respond positively to my sharing the information. One man told me about… Read more “Battling Fibroids – The Conversation”
Battling Fibroids – Part 4 – Ten Natural Therapies to Treat Your Fibroids
If you don’t want to have surgery or take a lot of drugs to treat your uterine fibroids, perhaps you can explore natural remedies. Eating right is… Read more “Battling Fibroids – Part 4 – Ten Natural Therapies to Treat Your Fibroids”
Battling Fibroids – Part 2 – How to Manage Your Symptoms
In part 2 of my series on uterine fibroids I want to talk about managing your symptoms. If you missed part 1 then click here to read… Read more “Battling Fibroids – Part 2 – How to Manage Your Symptoms”
Battling Fibroids – Part 1: What are they?
Although the primary focus on my maternal Monday posts have been geared to issues surrounding maternal mortality and access to resources, I think it’s important to… Read more “Battling Fibroids – Part 1: What are they?”
Black Women in America face Higher Maternal Mortality Rates
The United States of America is the only developed country in the world that has seen an increase in maternal mortality over the last 2 decades. This… Read more “Black Women in America face Higher Maternal Mortality Rates”
Peaceful Protest After Pregnant Woman Dies at Hospital
Hundreds of people protested this past weekend after the death of a pregnant woman and her twin babies on March 12, 2016 at the Hôpital Laquintinie in Douala, Cameroon. A… Read more “Peaceful Protest After Pregnant Woman Dies at Hospital”
Maternal Monday | Women & Fertility
The conversation on fertility is one that many men and women are afraid to open up about. I have many friends and acquaintances who want to have… Read more “Maternal Monday | Women & Fertility”
Maternal Mental Health
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), suicide is the leading cause of maternal death in developed countries. A woman’s mental state of mind can have adverse… Read more “Maternal Mental Health”
Maternal Health and Sustainable Development Goals
In the year 2000 the United Nations launched its Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) which included initiatives to be met by 2015. MDG 4 and 5 were focused… Read more “Maternal Health and Sustainable Development Goals”
Cuba Eliminates HIV Transmission During Pregnancy
Cuba has been a known leader in the medical field and also with regards to providing access to universal health care for its citizens. The country recently… Read more “Cuba Eliminates HIV Transmission During Pregnancy”
Support Born Safe Global and Reduce Maternal Mortality
In countries like Canada and the United States, many women take it for granted that they can easily have a caesarian operation when any complications arise… Read more “Support Born Safe Global and Reduce Maternal Mortality”
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