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What is Postpartum Hemorrhaging (Excessive Bleeding)?

What is Postpartum Hemorrhaging (Excessive Bleeding)?

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by Tonya L. Breaux-Shropshire, PhD, DNP, FNP, MPH What is postpartum hemorrhaging (excessive bleeding that usually involves large clots)? Not to worry, postpartum hemorrhaging does not happen too often. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for every 10, 000 women who gave birth in 2014, 45 had postpartum hemorrhaging. However, postpartum hemorrhaging is among the top three reasons for maternal fatality. Top Three Things That Could Reduce the Risk of Hemorrhaging - Recover 2 hours after delivery - Breast Feeding immediately after birth - Fundus massage - Frequently emptying bladder which keeps the uterus tight
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Omicron B2 Might Be Rising in the United States

Omicron B2 Might Be Rising in the United States

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by Tonya L. Breaux-Shropshire, PhD, DNP, FNP, MPH- Fortunately, Omicron B1 and B2 have been favorable. However, long COVID-19 is real and some people, namely me, do not want to take a chance if they can help it. More work needs to be done before we know the true effect of Covid-19 after 2 weeks of COVID-19 infection. Some virologists believe it's unnecessary to mask unless you are concerned about long COVID-19 which is unknown. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar9LqJVrjb4 However, long COVID-19 is my major concern, otherwise, at this time, it might be a good idea to take the mask off. Being young and non-pregnant might make you feel invincible to COVID-19. Not to scare you but people are still becoming sick from COVID-19 and even dying. Therefore, if you are pregnant, it…
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COVID UPDATE: MASK OFF PLEASE….Perhaps NOT SO FAST

COVID UPDATE: MASK OFF PLEASE….Perhaps NOT SO FAST

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by Tonya L. Breaux-Shropshire, PhD, DNP, FNP, MPH We have been waiting to transition to the COVID-19 endemic, and it won't be long now! Whoo whoo! The test and treat program that President Biden mentioned a couple of days ago sounds terrific. People need to know to get tested early and treat as soon as they are positive. Paxlovid has been shown to make people feel better sooner than later, and perhaps save you a trip to the emergency room. Usually, COVID lasts about 14 days but you are really not out of the woods until about 90 days if it's not long COVID. However, healthcare experts and microbiologists are now concerned about long COVID because no one is at low risk for it. There is a potential treatment for…
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Alcohol Use in Pregnancy

Alcohol Use in Pregnancy

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by Tonya L. Breaux-Shropshire, PhD, DNP, FNP, MPH | Mother Baby Daddy Blog I'm sure you have heard the saying " What You Don't Know Can't Hurt You". This saying may be true in some things but when it comes to alcohol use in pregnancy, "What you don't know may hurt you and your baby. In the video below, I included information that might be useful for you to make a decision about the use of alcohol during your pregnancy.
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COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids: Update

COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids: Update

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by Tonya L. Breaux-Shropshire, PhD, DNP, FNP, MPH, RN COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids: Update. As you know, I am an advocate for COVID-19 vaccines and have encouraged you to get vaccinated. Now that the vaccine for kids less than twelve has been given emergency use approval by the Federal Drug Administration, I strongly encourage that you ask your pediatrician about vaccinating your kids. That said, I want you to make the best decision for you and your family, so I have put together the video below to guide you to questions for your pediatrician. Natural immunity has been shown to be beneficial to get us out of the pandemic since OMICRON has been the dominant strain. This might not have happened had we had Delta as the dominant strain. Yet,…
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COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids & Misinformation Tool Kit

COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids & Misinformation Tool Kit

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COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids & Misinformation Tool Kit Were you wondering when the COVID-19 vaccine might be available for children 5 and younger? Why children 5 and under might need three COVID-19 vaccines? Can children five and under transmit the virus to others? The video below answers all of these questions and more. Also, get your free misinformation tool kit here and free COVID-19 testing kits here. https://youtu.be/-Qdh-LtMCpA
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COVID-19  Protection For Pregnancy and Children

COVID-19 Protection For Pregnancy and Children

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COVID-19 Protection For Pregnancy and Children https://youtu.be/UPIoE0bBXQ0 **** Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is not intended nor implied to be medical advice or treatment. All content in this podcast is for general information purposes only. Consult your health care provider for medical advice. **** Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.
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COVID-19 & Still Births

COVID-19 & Still Births

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COVID-19 & stillbirths. We know that some children (birth to 21 years old) have not improved physically and mentally after two weeks of COVID-19. Data from Singapore has shown there were many miscarriages with the Delta variant and the original variant. Pregnant women may have adverse pregnancy outcomes if they get COVID-19. COVID-19 is dangerous for mother and baby. There were 1.26% of stillbirths over about a year and stillbirths were greater over a period of time. The number of stillbirths increased between March 2020 and March 2021. There was a 90% risk of stillbirths in mothers with COVID-19. Antivirals Monupuriver can be given before the second week, otherwise, it's too late for antivirals. Monuprivier can reduce hospitalizations or deaths by 50% and Monoclonal antibodies can do even better at…
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Simple Ways to Reduce Feet, Ankle & Leg Swelling During Pregnancy

Simple Ways to Reduce Feet, Ankle & Leg Swelling During Pregnancy

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Simple ways to reduce feet, ankles, and leg swelling during pregnancy. Some feet, ankles, and leg swelling are usually normal during pregnancy. Your uterus () is lying on your veins causing your blood to pool in your veins. Fluid from your veins leaks out into your feet, ankles, and legs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ee9IVeOFrE Wearing compression stockings, lying on your side, and elevating your feet have been shown to help reduce feet, ankle, and leg swelling. Decrease your intake of processed foods and table salt. As you know, processed foods are sometimes called fast foods, and they contain high levels of salt. Increase your water intake and drink filtered water, which sounds counterintuitive, but has been shown to reduce swelling. https://youtu.be/X3o2ir6Lpx8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC2XJyaGgy4
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