Nearly, 1 in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect each year in the United States. For this reason, January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month. A birth…
In December of 2022, we received a message from a coalition member within the Healthy Start family in South Florida that told the story of one mom who had been…
If you are expecting a baby, chances are you’ve probably wondered whether you’ll have a vaginal birth or Cesarean delivery (C-section). Perhaps you have even wondered which birth is safer…
A VBAC refers to the vaginal birth after a Cesarean delivery (C-section). In the past, pregnant women who had a C-section would automatically be advised to have another. However, recent…
It’s the event that you’ve been happily (and anxiously) anticipating for months: the birth of your baby! Each woman’s labor experience is unique. Sometimes it’s over in a matter of…
C-sections often have increased health risks to mom and baby, but they are not all bad. C-sections are lifesaving surgeries that are often performed to prevent harm to the mom…
‘Tis the season for holiday cheer, but also holiday safety! Because the month of December is the most popular month for gift-giving, it is important to keep safety in mind…
Every November, we recognize National Prematurity Awareness Month to raise awareness about the nearly 400,000 premature babies born in the U.S. each year. We also observe this month to find…
One of my earliest jobs in Tallahassee was an OPS position with the state in Maternal and Child health. My supervisor was a beloved congregant at Saint Paul’s United Methodist…
Every October, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) & National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month is observed to bring attention to this unfortunate problem. Losing a child during pregnancy or…