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How Maternal Medications Alter Breastmilk Nutrients

Mercola

Protein is a building block for virtually every part of a baby's body, while fats help form a child's neural tissues and support many metabolic processes. If you're breastfeeding while relying on these drugs and experience a significant dip in these nutrients, your baby's long-term health could be at stake. and Canada.

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Vitamin D and Prenatal-Newborn Health

Mercola

Vitamin D, often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin," is a nutrient that plays a key role in numerous physiological processes. This has led to widespread vitamin D deficiency, a condition with significant health implications, especially for pregnant and lactating women.

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November 1, 2024

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

Call for New AMCHP Association Committee Members is Open Through November 8 Are you interested in effecting meaningful change nationally and have your voice heard on maternal and child health (MCH) matters? MacQueen Lecture Award : For innovation in the field of maternal and child health.

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The Indigenous Experience at AMCHP 2025

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

It aims to create a welcoming and inclusive space for attendees, particularly those from Indigenous backgrounds, at our 2025 conference in Washington, DC, while ensuring the recognition of Indigeneity and Tribal sovereignty as integral to discussions surrounding maternal and child health.

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Mental Health Crisis in Miscarriage–an Unrepresented Patient Population

The Health Care Blog

Luckily, I had established obstetrician (OB) care with the physician who previously delivered my second child. These symptoms may influence future pregnancies by increasing maternal stress and fear , possibly leading to pregnancy complications. After that two-week hospital follow up, I heard from no one. I can’t make any appointments.

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The (sort of, partial) Father mRNA Vaccines Who Now Spreads Vaccine Misinformation (Part 1)

The Health Care Blog

This gene forces your child ’ s body to make toxic spike proteins. yet, anti-vaxxers are referring to this paper as evidence that vaccine mRNA becomes DNA that is incorporated into the genes of body cells. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine also comes in two different doses, so far, one for ages 12 and up, the other for children ages 5-11.

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Exploring the Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Congenital Syphilis Epidemic in the U.S.

Maternal Health Task Force

Chan School of Public Health and Research Assistant at the Maternal Health Task Force. It has disrupted health systems and health delivery. It can lead to severe health impacts, such as miscarriage, stillbirth, low birth weight, deformed bones, anemia, jaundice, blindness, and deafness.