Blog – Page 4 – Mother Baby Daddy

22Nov 2021 by Dr. Tonya

COVID-19 & Still Births

Blog

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…

16Nov 2021 by Dr. Tonya

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

Blog

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

13Nov 2021 by Dr. Tonya

How Mother & Daddy Can Build A Strong Relationships During COVID

Blog

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.

12Nov 2021 by Dr. Tonya

“Children Learn What They Live”

Blog

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

08Oct 2021 by Dr. Tonya

Myocarditis Update for COVID-19 Vaccine & People Under 30

Blog

Here is your myocarditis update for the COVID-19 vaccine in people under 30 years old. But, of course, everybody is different, and the best advice is to ask your doctor about which vaccine is best for you. That said, I will only give you the facts and be advised that this is not medical advice. So, let's get to it. The rare side effects from the other vaccines might influence you to get one of the mRNA vaccines. Rare side effects like, pericarditis. You will learn: -> The latest research findings regarding COVI-19 vaccines and myocarditis -> What's the best COVID-19 vaccine for people under 30? Well, the answer is, it depends. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD0UgvrkNC4 COVID-19 Vaccines Latest Research It is no secret that Boys between the ages of 12-30 years old…

24Sep 2021 by Dr. Tonya

COVID-19 Update

Blog

There is a lot going on. Here is your COVID-19 update for September 24, 2021. The United States deaths are more than the 1918 Flu, which originated in the spring from chickens (genes of avian). The Delta variant is more transmissible than the Spanish flu. The Spanish flu of the 1918 pandemic was more deadly than the COVID-19 Delta variant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw5Je-kzhJw Vaccine Hesitancy For various reasons, there are still people who do not want to get vaccinated. Some reasons are personal, political, and some have to do with misinformation and health illiteracy. Whatever the case may be, research has shown that those who do not take the COVID-19 vaccine, are at high risk of hospitalization and death. This is the case even if they had the COVID-19 infection in the…

02Sep 2021 by Dr. Tonya

Pick Your Covid-19 Risk for You and Your Family

Blog

Pick your COVID-19 risk for you and your family. Medical expert academics have predicted that COVID-19 will be endemic at least for several seasons. That essentially means that eventually, just about everyone will get infected with the COVID-19 virus. An endemic would put you and daddy at high risk for getting infected with the virus. The good news is that you can choose how you want to deal with the COVID-19 endemic. Pregnant women are 10 times more likely to die if infected with COVID-19 including the Delta variant. In addition, pregnant women are also much more likely to be hospitalized or have severe COVID when infected. Severe COVID-19 during pregnancy could be fatal for mom and baby. Mothers and daddies should consider getting vaccinated and have their children vaccinated…

19Aug 2021 by Dr. Tonya

Children & COVID-19 Vaccine

Blog

Tonya L. Breaux-Shropshire, PhD, MPH Children & COVID-19. Children are not likely to be infected, but since the Delta variant is so contagious, more children get infected, get sick, and spread the virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control(CDC), to date, there have been over 94,000 children hospitalized with COVID-19. Unfortunately, approximately 400 children have died from COVID-19. Yet, only 39% of children between 16-17 year old and 27% of them between 12-15 year old have been fully vaccinated. Children & COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation The CDC recommends that children 12 and older get vaccinated to help protect against COVID-19, but check with your child’s doctor. This is not medical advice and is only CDC recommendations. Everyone is different, and you need to get your medical advice from your doctor…

14Aug 2021 by Dr. Tonya

Children and COVID-19

Blog

Children and COVID-19. Louisiana, Texas, and Florida have the highest levels of cases and hospitalizations in the United States (US). Schools all over the united states opened yesterday. Children 12-17 years old makeup approximately 25 million Americans (2019) with 7.1% fully vaccinated. With 25% of children 12-17 years old fully vaccinated, we have a long way to go. Teens are more vaccinated than younger children. There are 27% of 12-15-year-olds and 39% of children 16-17 years olds who are fully vaccinated. In 2019, there were about 25 million children in the United States, aged 12 to 17 years. What will it take for us to be happy? You can hear a podcast with Jonathan Haidt with Brian Johnson at this link. Psychological truths: "What we are today comes from our…

05Aug 2021 by Dr. Tonya

Pregnancy & Delta Variant

Blog

Pregnancy & Delta Variant surge. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Fetal Medicine recommend that all pregnant individuals be vaccinated against COVID-19. This is new information because prior to now, COVID-19 vaccines were only recommended at 20 weeks or more and before the third trimester. Mothers are at risk for severe COVID-19 disease up to death from the virus. Only 22% of women have received at least one vaccine. Ask your doctor about anything that you might be concerned about.