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27/08/2022

12/05/2022

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⬇️ Breasts. Bo***es. Ti***es. Ho***rs. Melons. The Twins— whatever you call yours, we want to help you love yours.

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09/04/2022

Dr. Chaniece Wallace💜

Today we honor the life and legacy of this incredible Black woman, mother, wife, doctor, and so much more. Chaniece developed preeclampsia toward the end of her pregnancy which prompted a change in her care plan.

Preeclampsia is the precursor to a severe condition called eclampsia which is the onset of a seizure/coma during pregnancy. Preeclampsia is commonly signified by high blood pressure, but other symptoms can include organ malfunction/failure.

Chaniece had a severe case of preeclampsia that necessitated surgical intervention. She experienced high blood pressure, kidney malfunction, and liver rupture. She gave birth to her daughter via c-section and 2 days later tragically passed away.

We are highlighting her experience because it is one that is not unfamiliar to Black families. Black women are disproportionately more likely to experience preeclampsia and maternal mortality compared to our white counterparts.

To learn more about Dr. Chaniece Wallace and her life story head to https://www.rileykids.org/stories/blog/honoring-dr-chaniece-wallace.html #.YlAwhdNKg1I (Riley Children's Foundation Blog: Honoring Dr. Chaniece Wallace)

To learn about these conditions and how you can lower these rates head to NBDALeadershipAcademy.com to enroll in doula training with us!

08/04/2022

23/03/2022

📣 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣

Did you know that ALL of our childbirth and breastfeeding classes are completely free, thanks to a generous grant from a local nonprofit? Patients who are not on Medicaid may also apply for a partial class scholarship.

The next class starts THIS SATURDAY, March 26th.

Please share with any pregnant people you know!

You can apply here: https://www.roecenter.org/grants

Our class schedule can be found here and includes free prenatal and postpartum support groups as well: https://www.alabamabirthcenter.com/childbirthclasses

21/03/2022

The duality of this truth is why many parents are initially quite frustrated with breastfeeding and also why many parents later become fierce advocates of the practice. Allowing every parent to have their own experience moment by moment can mean being a listener and coach, but it can also mean joining in with other cheerleaders as they rally others to the cause.
-Waetie Sanaa Cooper Burnette

13/03/2022

Hey pregnant and lactating folks! We've got pumps + pumping supplies to give away! 🎉😍

To request a free pump, please go to this page and fill out the forms at the bottom (liability waiver and request form) and we will get you all set up ASAP with a double electric breast pump! https://www.alabamacohosh.org/nabpp

Please share this post so we can help out more families and get more pumps out there!

Thank you, as always, to all our amazing community parents who generously donated their preowned pumps to help out other families. Y'all are the best! If you'd like to donate a (closed system) pump, you can bring it to Tennessee Valley Lactation Support LLC's office during their business hours. We also always appreciate donations via our Amazon wish list here. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/34O5KYB2M6MX4

06/03/2022

Our Prenatal Support Group is back in person! We will be meeting in the community room at the Alabama Birth Center! Space is limited so please RSVP (see comments for event link). This is a free monthly peer led support group. We are so happy to be able to meet in person again and can't wait to see you there!

04/03/2022

Meme drop thread! Let’s see the relatable memes you’ve got.

***Nothing racist, homophobic/transphobic, sexist, etc. because that stuff isn’t funny.***

04/03/2022

03/03/2022

So many people think that postpartum depression is just lots of crying and wanting to harm yourself or your baby. But it's so much more than that, and we do parents a disservice when all the symptoms aren't disclosed. Postpartum Depression can also look like:
🔷 Feelings of anger or irritability
🔷 Lack of interest in the baby
🔷 Appetite and sleep disturbances
🔷 Crying and sadness
🔷 Feelings of guilt, shame, or hopelessness
🔷 Loss of interest, joy, or pleasure in things you used to enjoy
🔷 Possible thoughts of harming yourself or your baby

You are not alone. You are not to blame. You can get better. If you need help, call or text HELP to 800-944-4773. You do not need a diagnosis to reach out to our HelpLine. We're here for you 💙

Inspired by Maternal Mental Health Utah

📸: Postpartum Support International - Indiana Chapter

02/03/2022

Happy IBCLC Day!!!

28/02/2022

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Via Lucy Ruddle IBCLC

27/02/2022

18/02/2022

The quality and safety of our infant nutrition is our top priority. We’re initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of powder formulas manufactured at our Sturgis, MI plant, including Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare. We value the trust parents place in us and are doing everything we can to resolve this immediately. For more information as it becomes available, please visit: www.SimilacRecall.com.

18/02/2022

The FDA is issuing an advisory to alert consumers to avoid purchasing or using certain powdered infant formula, due to possible infant illness. More info: https://1.azdhs.gov/3LDZxQ6