#MaternalHealth

[afriblaq]

The crisis facing women who give birth is unacceptable; and for black women it is dramatically more outrageous.

The problem isn’t “can” we solve this - the problem is we aren’t mustering the collective will to do so.

I will continue to lead this fight in Congress with some other determined legislators. We must all be a part of the movement to end the high rates of maternal mortality in America.

"As a Black woman who fought hard for my life for 5 days after having a c-section and suffering postpartum hemorrhaging and perioperative hypothermia, I approve of this message! Also, our rates for them giving us c-sections are doubled that of White women, which could also be a contributing factor in our labor mortality rate."

Meanwhile, the state of Georgia just dismissed all of the members of the maternal mortality committee 🤷🏽‍♀️

@corybooker

[sarahsinferno]

from the mother

to the fragile, dreaming child.

motherhood is the quiet incantation woven through the fabric of existence, a tapestry stitched with patience and boundless love. the mystic bond is an unspoken vow, a constellation of warmth that defies the cold distance between the finite and the infinite.

in every touch, every glance, a spell is cast, simple and profound, binding the ephemeral to the eternal, where love breathes, a quiet, miraculous force, enveloping all that is small and precious in its embrace.

this is the magic of creation, the alchemy of life, transformed in the quiet act of giving, a boundless journey from the first fluttering heartbeat to the uncharted horizons of tomorrow’s dreams.

S.T. 2019

madonna + child photographed by maria theresa meloni

photograph by lisa sorgini

young mother nursing her child by mary cassatt(1906)

mother and child by leon bazile perrault(1894)

seymour joseph guy(1824-1910)

stephen pan(1963)

goodnight 2 by arthur john elsley

mother and child taken by nell dorr (1940)

photographs of tasha tudor and her children

[lydiajane-digital]

My body, my choice

[alyfoxxxen]

Texas Banned Abortion. Then Sepsis Rates Soared. — ProPublica

[theadventureproject]

🚨 Okay, Tumblr fam, here’s the deal 🚨—our #LaborDayandDelivery campaign is almost over, but you can still make a huge impact! 💪

Your gift will support Community Health Workers (CHWs) who are literally saving lives by providing care to moms in Kenya, Uganda, and Togo. These local legends are the heartbeat of their communities, and we want to make sure they can keep doing their amazing work!

Donate now and help us hit our goal of supporting 500 moms. Time’s ticking! ⏳

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[gabatelepsychiatry-blog]

Consequences of Untreated Postpartum Depression (PPD)

10 - 20% of new moms face PPD, a condition that goes beyond typical baby blues. Unlike its milder counterpart, PPD doesn't resolve on its own; it needs proper treatment. Addressing postpartum depression is crucial not only for challenging the myth of the 'perfect' mother but also for recognizing and nurturing the sufferer’s inbuilt strength and adaptability.

Untreated PPD can have these serious ripple effects:

For Moms:

Ongoing depression

Relationship strain

Work difficulties

Bonding challenges with baby

Health problems

Anxiety

Suicidal thoughts

For Babies:

Potential developmental delays

Cognitive impacts

Emotional health

Attachment difficulties

Social skills

Stress response

For Families:

Marital strife or divorce

Sibling impact

Financial stress

Generational risks

In severe cases, PPD can even lead to self-harm. That's why getting help is crucial. 

The good news? Effective treatments exist! Therapy and medication can help moms reclaim their mental health and embrace motherhood more fully. By seeking treatment for PPD, we can create a supportive community that embraces both the joys and the challenges of parenthood.

Are you or someone you know struggling? Don't wait - reach out for support. Early intervention can make a world of difference for both mom and baby. Learn more about PPD treatment options at https://gabapsychiatrist.com/category/postpartum-depression/.

Need professional help? Consider connecting with board-certified online psychiatrists for accessible PPD support. +1(833) 312-4222 or visit our website: https://gabapsychiatrist.com/

Remember: You're not alone in this journey. Help is available, and recovery is possible. 

[sizo14]

Another Pandemic Faced by Women in Low-income South African Communities.

Images from Google Photos.

Health issues concerning women cannot be separated from issues of social development and their right to improve health status (Walters, 2024). Maternal health and child health refers to the health of women and the child during pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal period until adolescence, WHO (2019). According to the South Africa 2023 government health report, maternal mortality is a health issue that must be addressed. In this report, it was further stated that women residing in informal or low-income communities have the least access to health care and have a maternal mortality rate of 200 per 100000 compared to other communities' rate of 32. According to WHO (2024), facts sheet maternal deaths occurred almost every 2 minutes in 2020, summing to almost 800 women dying from causes related to pregnancy and childbirth that could have been avoided.

According to WHO (2024), over 40% of pregnancies in developing countries miscarriage, induced abortion, and other factors lead to illness, complications, or permanent disability for mother or child. During pregnancy, factors that may affect the mother and child's health are malnutrition, lack of income hindering access to health services (such as access to the clinic due to lack of transportation), and lack of education or adequate information on how to ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy.

With only one week at this site, where the student therapist has been placed for academic practice, during community assessment members mentioned that water outage is an everyday thing that affects engagement in occupations and affects them psychosocially (stress and anxiety) as they sometimes do not know when they will be back again. Water is an important source of living and an everyday need. Insufficient and inadequate clean water may impact the mother's health and child resulting in deficits in development and increased chances of the mother being anemic (Omer, 2024).  Advising the mothers to store water in bottles and buckets for days when they do not have water would decrease the chances of health problems, during health promotion workshops in the clinics as there have not been any treatment or assessment provided to pregnant and new mothers.

Due to nutritional problems and status mothers are more likely to be anemic as they do not receive enough nutrients, (buying what would sustain them for the whole month is also important) which increases the chances of delivering a low-birth-weight infant. Due to not the baby receiving enough nutrients- (which affects baby development in the uterus which may later result in poorer cognitive skills). Suggesting other ways of growing vegetables will seem unreasonable as they live close to each other and they don’t always have water. A high number of substances used in this community affects the mother and child's health, due to the decreased employment rate this is what most community members turn into.  As they continue with the substances during pregnancy, this may affect the mother and their children resulting in conditions such as withdrawal symptoms in the baby after birth, and cognitive and behavioral problems. This as an OT student must inform my preventative approach to the community adolescents on ways to cope with depression, and anxiety as it is also one of the risk factors for substance use. Sites such as SADAG can also be recommended to the youth of this community as they have access to cell phones.

During birth poor management during labor and delivery results in complications or disabilities, which may lead to conditions such as cerebral palsy.  Experiencing hunger, and diseases will cause negative consequences such as the inability to concentrate. With the knowledge and skills as an OT student that I have, promoting health awareness to young children in this community would be appropriate as the teenage pregnancy trend is noted, raising awareness on how incomplete development of the pelvis poses a risk of hypertensive disorder which results in maternal mortality.

Malnutrition and, disease expose children to poor mental & physical growth. Then poor mental & physical growth exposes children to poor performance at schoolwork which has been noted in most of the schools in this community. Learning difficulties amongst students in these schools, the Red Flag workshop was established by other OT student that aid in informing teachers about students that needs further assessments and referrals to special needs schools.  Raising awareness on this should be prioritized to be avoided where it could.Poor, large families further exposing to disease and malnutrition and the cycle continues to the next generation.

With the possibility of the mothers going back to substances after childbirth as a way of coping due to stress on how they could take care of their children, this often leads to child neglect which sometimes affects the psychodynamic formulation of the child. As the student therapist has never had a chance to work with mothers and children, this block is expected to be an eye-opener considering real-life situations. The treatment programs or interventions will aim to facilitate health and safety during pregnancy and after birth. And informing mothers on signs that may be indicators of the need for therapy intervention. Remember health is not the absence of disease but complete physical, mental, and social well-being, WHO (2024).

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References

Addisse, M. (2023, January). Maternal and Child Health Care. https://www.cartercenter.org/resources/pdfs/health/ephti/library/lecture_notes/health_science_students/LN_maternal_care_final.pdf

Caudill-Slosberg, M. A. (2024). Maternal and Child Health. The Human Journey. https://humanjourney.us/health/global-health/maternal-and-child-health/?gad_source

Omer, S. (2024, February 6). Global water crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help. World Vision. https://www.worldvision.org/clean-water-news-stories/global-water-crisis-facts#:~:text=Maternal%20and%20newborn%20health%3A%20The

Walters, V. (2004). The Social Context of Women’s Health. BMC Women’s Health, 4(Suppl 1), S2. https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6874-4-s1-s2

WHO. (2024, April 26). Maternal mortality. Www.who.int. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/maternal-mortality/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6PGxBhCVARIsAIumnWZ0Tm-8KHcVXeiQOcVhq63-bstxrekYj4QatRp51cXGZLM6ba4Mco4aAnhLEALw_wcB

World Bank. (2023). World Bank income groups. Our World in Data. https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/world-bank-income-groups#:~:text=Low%2Dincome%20countries%20are%20those

World Health Organisation. (2023). Health and Well-Being. Www.who.int; World Health Organisation. https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/major-themes/health-and-well-being

World Health Organization. (2019). Maternal health. Who.int; World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/health-topics/maternal-health#tab=tab_1

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[thashining]

Equal opportunity act > Hunger and homelessness in America

Is it just me or is he trying to hard

[seorichcontent]

The Power of Normal Vaginal Delivery: Benefits for Mother and Baby

In this enlightening video, we delve into the significance of normal vaginal delivery, celebrating the natural process of childbirth and highlighting its incredible benefits. Discover how vaginal birth fosters bonding, supports breastfeeding and passes on beneficial bacteria to the baby's immune system. Explore the reduction in respiratory issues and the impact on maternal recovery and emotional well-being. Join us in understanding the long-term health advantages that normal vaginal delivery offers both mothers and their precious newborns. Don't miss this empowering discussion on the importance of embracing the strength and beauty of natural childbirth.

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[guthealth34]

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