Hooray For Moms! Ten Fun Facts for Mother’s DayMothers are strong, fierce, loving, protective, and giving — both human and animal mothers! Celebrate Mother’s Day on May 10th with some fun facts about mothers of all sorts… 1. Octopus moms will guard over their eggs...
Marijuana, Pregnancy, and Breastfeeding The recent legalization of marijuana has raised questions about potential harm from use during pregnancy. Is it safe to smoke, vape, or ingest the chemicals in marijuana while pregnant? While more research needs to be done, both...
Need to Know: Childbirth Options Apart from your baby’s parents, the team you choose for your pregnancy and birth are the first and most important people in their life. Connecting to the right healthcare practitioners is important. However, because practitioners vary...
Need to Know: Premature BirthsWhile typical pregnancies last 40 weeks, about 10% of births now occur prematurely, according to the CDC. Babies born early – “preemies” and “micro preemies” – are at higher risk for health problems and need special care. Any birth that...
First 5 LA Addresses the African-American Infant Mortality Crisis
Prematurity Awareness MonthEach year, one in 10 babies – about 15 million worldwide – are born prematurely. To raise awareness of issues surrounding “preemies” and their families, November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Typical pregnancies last for 40 weeks, though...
First 5 LA's Five Minutes: Postpartum HealthThere’s a reason it’s called “labor” — giving birth is very hard work! The physical and emotional demands of pregnancy and giving birth are intense, and require at least six to eight weeks of recovery time. (If you have a...
Preeclampsia: How Celebrity Makeup Artist Melissa R. Hibbért Became an Advocate for Black Women’s HealthCelebrity makeup artist Melissa R. Hibbért is used to helping others feel beautiful. Her work as CEO of The Glam Agency gives her a chance to help women experience...
Jill Simonian’s 5 Tips to Stay Sane during the First (Hard) Years of MotherhoodNow that I'm officially on “the other hand” of motherhood (my baby is 6!), I shamelessly get a kick out of patting myself on the back for making it — hey, we should all give ourselves...
Mother’s Day to Mother’s Day: A Year of Health and Wellness for Moms 2021 May 9 and 10: Happy Mother’s Day! Whichever day you celebrate, make this day all about YOU. You’ve earned it, mom! May: Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Learn about prevention and early detection of...
