How to Help Prevent Excessive Postpartum Bleeding
by Tonya L. Breaux-Shropshire, PhD, DNP, FNP, MPH- How to Help Prevent Excessive Postpartum Bleeding.
COVID UPDATE: MASK OFF PLEASE….Perhaps NOT SO FAST
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…
Alcohol Use in Pregnancy
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.
COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids: Update
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,…
COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids & Misinformation Tool Kit
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
COVID-19 Protection For Pregnancy and Children
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.
COVID-19 & Still Births
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…
Simple Ways to Reduce Feet, Ankle & Leg Swelling During Pregnancy
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
How Mother & Daddy Can Build A Strong Relationships During COVID
How mother and daddy can build a strong relationship during COVID-19. Scientist John Gottman and his wife have created a road map for couples to build and maintain a strong relationship. Go to the APP store and download the conversation starter questions for $2.I hope this information helps you in your search to build or reinforce your love relationship with your partner. There are seven steps of building this strong relationship: 1) Build love Maps 2) Share Fondness and Admiration 3) Turn Towards Instead of Away 4) The Positive Perspective 5) Manage Conflict 6) Make Life Dreams Come True 7) Create Shared Meaning Build love maps Meditation can help you relax and deal with the stresses of COVID-19.
“Children Learn What They Live”
I'm sure you have heard the phrase "Children learn what they live". However, there is some debate that has been going on for years about nature versus nurture. In other words, do your kids display the behavior because it is learned, or was your child born with these behaviors. Some experts believe the environment is everything and it impacts children more than anything else. While you might be thinking, it depends on which behavior we are speaking of, nature versus nurture is still being debated. The videos below might shed some light on how to handle the unwanted behavior regardless. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxMEE_SD2dQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIKlxuO8LK8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_A67wxucLo&t=0s