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17Feb 2022 by Dr. Tonya

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.

10Feb 2022 by Dr. Tonya

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,…

28Jan 2022 by Dr. Tonya

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

27Nov 2021 by Dr. Tonya

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.

22Nov 2021 by Dr. Tonya

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…

16Nov 2021 by Dr. Tonya

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

13Nov 2021 by Dr. Tonya

How Mother & Daddy Can Build A Strong Relationships During COVID

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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”

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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

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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

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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…