Arya Pretlow, AP Wellness Services

03/26/2024

It's official! I completed my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Frontier Nursing University. I'm very proud and honored to have earned this degree. I look forward to putting it to good use as a change agent for healthcare improvement!

02/22/2024

I'm very excited to announce that I will present my final Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) presentation on Thursday, March 7, at noon (PST). For my doctorate, I did a quality improvement project entitled "Implementing Effective Screening and Management of Depression and Anxiety in a Nonprofit Women’s Health and Birth Center." This presentation shares how our small team of dedicated providers improved effective care from under 10% to over 80% in just 8 weeks!

If you'd like to attend the presentation via Zoom, please message me, and I will send you the registration link. The event will last 30 minutes.

01/24/2024

First draft of my doctoral project submitted! I look forward to presenting the findings of my Quality Improvement project in about 5 weeks. The title of the project is:

Effective Depression and Anxiety Screening and Management in a Community-Centered Nonprofit Urban Women’s Health and Birth Center

I'm SO proud of our little team of clinicians, who persevered and developed processes to significantly improve our patients' depression and anxiety care.

12/27/2023

I finally made it official: perinatal mental health certification complete!

12/21/2023

Three health conditions with skin, hair, or nail symptoms you shouldn't ignore!

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12/08/2023

A nice study in Cell Reports Medicine (January, 2023) compares three breathing techniques with mindfulness meditation to see what works best to relieve *acute* stress response. This is critical information for women's self-care, as increased feelings of anxiety often correlate with normal biological transitions such as adolescence, pregnancy, postpartum, lactation, premenstrual stage of the cycle, and perimenopause. So, basically...all of our humaning.

Recent study shows "cyclic sighing" is a great way to relieve anxiety

11/22/2023

Driving somewhere for Thanksgiving? Listen to Arya's Office Hours in the car! Good information for the whole family. :)

Listen now (13 mins) | Listen to the Arya's Office Hours newsletter, narrated by Arya.

11/17/2023

New edition of "Arya's Office Hours" just went out!

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11/14/2023

Thank you, Kelly Hof, for interviewing me on The Birth Journeys Podcast.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimizing-breastfeeding-in-the-hospital-setting-with/id1652325558?i=1000634584528

Episode description: Ready to master the art of breastfeeding? Join us as we sit down with the brilliant Arya Pretlow, a certified nurse midwife, lactation consultant, and yoga therapist, whose wealth of experience guarantees a comprehensive guide to successful breastfeeding. The conversation takes off right from the hospital setting - preparing you to navigate through the complexities and challenges that new parents often face. Arya emphasizes the crucial role of prenatal breastfeeding classes, the potency of a strong support network, and the benefits of a lactation consultant and local La Leche League meetings.

Our discussion with Arya delves deeper as we explore the nuances of the first feed, the importance of patience, and how to best support your newborn during this time. Arya imparts vital tips on achieving a deep latch and highlights the must-know techniques and considerations surrounding breastfeeding. She also addresses the potential influences of spinal anesthesia and the epidural on breastfeeding, underlining the necessity of evaluating the larger picture of labor and delivery when identifying breastfeeding issues.

As we progress, Arya guides us through the fraught process of making informed decisions for infant feeding, particularly for preterm and early-term babies. She stresses the need for healthcare providers to offer more comprehensive education on potential outcomes. Furthermore, we take a closer look at lactation support for pumping and ni**le shields and the significance of finding the perfect fit for you. By the end of this episode, you'll be armed with invaluable insights and practical tips from Arya's vast expertise to ensure a rewarding breastfeeding journey. So, why wait? Tune in now!

‎Show The Birth Journeys Podcast, Ep Optimizing Breastfeeding in the Hospital Setting with Arya Pretlow, MSN, CNM, IBCLC, C-IYAT - Nov 12, 2023

11/14/2023

This week's newsletter will help you answer the question, "Am I due for a Pap?"

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11/07/2023

Would you rather listen to my newsletter, "Arya's Office Hours"? I narrated it! To subscribe, visit my substance page:

Women's health education you can use. Click to read Arya’s Office Hours, by Arya Pretlow, MSN, CNM, IBCLC, a Substack publication. Launched 4 days ago.

11/02/2023

Today is the first day of my newsletter, "Arya's Office Hours". I plan to publish on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. This is the newsletter for you if you're interested in learning about women's health topics from a clinician and educator. In each edition I'll present a topic AND you can send me your questions and I'll do my best to answer in a future newsletter (and I'll keep the question anonymous).

P.s. I cite my sources. Just sayin'.

https://open.substack.com/pub/aryapretlow/p/welcome-to-aryas-office-hours?r=2uneiv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

08/18/2023

On the agenda for today: Finally watch the on-demand sessions from the Management of Sexual Health continuing education event presented by NPWH & ISSWSH!