Health state of the culture

11/02/2021

Prematurity Awareness Month is observed every November, with World Prematurity Day on 17 November, to raise awareness of preterm birth and the concerns of preterm babies and their families worldwide. An estimated 15 million babies around the world are born premature each year and more than one million of them do not survive their early birth.

10/23/2021

****9 days left to support VA Midwives in honor of Midwifery Week 2021 in this extended Year of the Nurse and Midwife.*****

Will you join us? *if you register, I’ll do your walk/run/bike and you keep the shirt and all the feels
Advocate by sharing posts, writing a letter to your state and federal legislators on issues of maternity care, access to midwives, and introducing yourself as a constituent.
Educate by sharing posts, share what you love about midwives, share about maternity or reproductive or sexual classes in your area.

The Virginia Miles for Midwives is on Friday October 1, 2021 to Sunday October 31, 2021. It includes the following events: Virtual 5k, Midwifery Advocacy Challenge, and Midwifery Education Challenge.

10/15/2021

If you or someone you care about has lost a child to stillbirth, miscarriage, SIDS, or any other cause at any point during pregnancy or infancy, please join us in raising awareness this October for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.

10/05/2021

Client Testimonial for Kenda Sutton EL

My wife was really nervous and scared about the labor process. She didn’t know how she was going to make it through giving birth – let alone whether or not she would be able to do it naturally. But the more that we worked with a doula, she gained a lot of confidence that she would be able to manage the pain and that put me more at ease.

Doulas are always work it. Have questions regarding the benefits of a doula. Reach out.

09/30/2021

Virginia paid out 11 individuals $25,000 each for their forced sterilization. You can never put a price on taking an opportunity to birth their own babies from them without consent.

09/29/2021

It is very common for pregnant women to take acetaminophen. In recent studies this can be detrimental to the fetus. Please speak to your provider prior to taking any medications.

09/28/2021

Within 24 hours after fertilization, the egg that will become your baby rapidly divides into many cells. By the eighth week of pregnancy, the embryo develops into a fetus. There are about 40 weeks to a typical pregnancy. These weeks are divided into three trimesters.

09/27/2021

It is very common for pregnant women to take acetaminophen. In recent studies this can be detrimental to the fetus. Please speak to your provider prior to taking any medications.

09/23/2021

✅Research Health disparities
✅Pay attention to your body
✅Don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself

09/22/2021

Your baby is now developing. These are the things you can expect.

08/26/2021

Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for most babies, providing a variety of vitamins and minerals to help them grow big and strong.

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08/24/2021

The day a baby is born should be joyous, one without fear or trepidation. But sadly, the data suggests that is not always the case...

Birth in Color RVA ensures policy and legislation to help break down healthcare barriers and positive outcomes for Black mothers.