Tag: public health
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Finally, some political news we can all be happy about
With so much political division these days, it makes me very happy to be able to report on some good news that we should all be able to get behind. Yesterday, a bipartisan-supported bill, H.R. 4581, the “Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024,” was signed into law, which modifies the scope of…
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Hospital Cesarean rates in Birmingham, AL
If your goal is to avoid an unnecessary Cesarean, your choice of hospital and provider can make a big difference. Use this infographic to help you make your decision.
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Count the Kicks!
Pregnancy can be a time of excitement and joy, but it can also feel like a time of constant worry: is my baby going to be ok? Fortunately, there is a practice that you can adopt during your third trimester that is easy and fun, and most importantly, saves lives!
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My Secret Identity: Wonder Woman and The Public Health Doula Professor
Public health professor by day, doula by night (and sometimes also by day). A secret identity, or are these roles really working toward the same goal?