21May 2024 by Dr. Tonya
The Ultimate Guide to Swaddling Your Baby: How, Why, and When to Stop

The Ultimate Guide to Swaddling Your Baby: How, Why, and When to Stop

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Welcoming a newborn into your life is an incredible journey filled with love, joy, and a fair share of challenges. One of the age-old practices that can help soothe your little one and ensure better sleep is swaddling. This simple technique, when done correctly, can be a game-changer for both parents and babies. In this blog post, we'll explore how to swaddle your baby, why it's beneficial, and when to stop. How to Swaddle Your Baby Swaddling might seem a bit tricky at first, but with a few practices, you'll become a pro. Here's a step-by-step guide to swaddle your baby safely and effectively: -Choose the Right Blanket: Use a thin, breathable blanket made of cotton or muslin to prevent overheating. -Lay the Blanket Flat: Spread the blanket out on…
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22May 2023 by Dr. Tonya
Power of Marriage

Power of Marriage

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By Tonya L. Breaux-Shropshire, PhD, DNP, MPH,FNP Join us on the Mother Baby Daddy Podcast as we explore the joys and challenges of parenthood. In our upcoming four-episode series, we dive deep into the transformative power of marriage and its impact on the journey of parenthood. Discover the legal protections, financial stability, emotional support, and personal growth that marriage brings. Don't miss out on this captivating series celebrating the Power of Marriage. Share your thoughts using #PowerOfMarriage. Episode 1: The Power of Marriage Unveiled Explore the significance of marriage in parenting, from legal and financial advantages to emotional bonds and social recognition. Episode 2: Love, Commitment, and Parenthood Discover how a strong marital bond creates a nurturing environment for your child's growth and strengthens your family's connection. https://youtu.be/_xQK3FQgRys Episode 3:…
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14Apr 2022 by Dr. Tonya
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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06Mar 2022 by Dr. Tonya
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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17Feb 2022 by Dr. Tonya
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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10Feb 2022 by Dr. Tonya
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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