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Join us for an important conversation moderated by Good Morning America Weekend Co-anchor Janai Norman with March of Dimes President and CEO Dr. Elizabeth Cherot and doulas Sanyika Williams and Kayla Natalie to learn the Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Doulas.
It Starts With Mom is sponsored by Clearblue. March of Dimes work to expand doula access and awareness has been provided in part by CVS Health Foundation.
Pregnancy can be a wild ride, but you’re not alone.
A chronic health condition (also called chronic illness or chronic disease) is one that lasts for 1 year or more that needs ongoing medical care and that can limit a person’s usual activities and affect daily life. More and more women of childbearing age in this country have chronic health conditions.
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Preeclampsia is a serious condition that can happen after the 20th week of pregnancy or after giving birth (called postpartum preeclampsia). In addition to causing high blood pressure, it can cause organs, like the kidneys and liver, to not work normally.
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New survey data, conducted by Harris Poll, revealed that Americans need education on both heart health and mental health for mothers.
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Having a baby and becoming a mom can be both exciting and overwhelming!
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It Starts With Mom is March of Dimes’ year-round consumer education platform featuring virtual events, micro-moments, engaging topics, and influencer campaigns to reach moms and moms-to-be from planning and pregnancy to postpartum so you can feel confident to take charge of your own health.
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The outcomes for maternal health in this country are unacceptable. This year, more than 6 million women will become pregnant. March of Dimes believes every mom deserves access to resources to learn, take charge, and make the best decisions for herself and her family.
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As you begin to consider your motherhood journey, what’s important to know before you become pregnant? Having a healthy baby starts before you get pregnant. Together we’ll chat about mental health, cardiovascular issues, chronic health conditions, how to advocate for yourself, and much more.
Childbirth affects more than your physical health. Your mental wellbeing can also be affected by shifting hormones that trigger all sorts of emotions. But while 80 percent of new parents go through mild mood changes, including the baby blues, 15-20% will face more serious mental health issues.
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Childbirth affects more than your physical health. Your mental wellbeing can also be affected by shifting hormones that trigger all sorts of emotions. But while 80 percent of new parents go through mild mood changes, including the baby blues, 15-20% will face more serious mental health issues.
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