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Postpartum Mental Health

🤍 Baby Blues * Common * Temporary * Usually improves within 2 weeks 💛 Postpartum Depression * Treatable * Tell your healthcare provider 🧡 D-MER * Not depression * A physiologic milk let-down reflex * You are not “crazy” ❤️ Postpartum Psychosis * Rare * A psychiatric EMERG

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FNP Board Prep

#PID #pregnancy #womens health

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Breastfeeding And Nipple Piercings

Yes! Having nipple piercings does not automatically mean you can’t breastfeed. Here are a few important things to keep in mind: 💎Always remove your jewelry before feeding to prevent a choking hazard. 💎Some parents may experience changes in milk flow, increased sensitivity, or latch challenges

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6 Newborn Dont's ❌

6 Newborn DON’Ts Every Parent Should Know 1.Don’t put alcohol on the umbilical cord. Alcohol is no longer recommended for routine cord care because it can delay the natural drying and separation of the umbilical cord. Instead, keep the cord clean and dry, fold the diaper below it, and watch for

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POV: A big brand comments on your video… and now you don’t know how to act. 😂 

Yesterday I was talking about advocating for yourself in healthcare because one thing I know and two things for sure… I’m gonna advocate for myself and my patients. Apparently, while I was over there speaking my e.l.f.ing truth, somebody was listening. 😂 Now I don’t know how to act…💅🏾 No p

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GRWM while we talk about something that could save a life.

#emergingcreator GRWM while we talk about something that could save a life. Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or simply navigating the healthcare system, never be afraid to advocate for yourself. You are the expert on your own body. If something doesn’t feel right, say something. Ke

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STOP‼️‼️‼️Before you buy a breast pump, check your insurance first!

Many health plans cover a breast pump during pregnancy or postpartum, but coverage varies by insurance plan. Some plans may require a prescription or provider signature, so it’s worth checking your benefits before spending your own money. Save this for later and share it with an expecting mom.

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Don't Leave The Hospital Without This!!

Before you leave the hospital, ask for a manual breast pump. Even if you plan to breastfeed directly, a manual pump can be incredibly helpful for engorgement, quick relief, travel, or as a backup if your electric pump isn’t available. Many insurance plans also cover an electric breast pump, s

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Postpartum binge watch list

If you’re struggling with latch, pain, milk transfer, or you’re worried your baby isn’t getting enough, call for help. Ask to see the lactation consultant before you leave the hospital. If one isn’t available, ask your nurse to help you latch your baby or teach you how to hand express. And remem

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Painful Latch

If your nipple looks flattened, creased, or shaped like the tip of a brand-new lipstick after a feeding, it may be a sign of a shallow latch. A better latch can mean less pain and more effective milk transfer. If breastfeeding hurts, you don’t have to figure it out alone. An IBCLC can help ident

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Expressing colostrum before birth

Myth: Expressing colostrum before birth makes your milk come in faster. Fact: Your mature milk is triggered by the delivery of the placenta...not by pumping or hand expressing during pregnancy. Antenatal colostrum expression may be recommended for some pregnancies, beginning around 37 weeks,

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Stop Using Boric Acid Suppositories!!

Boric acid is NOT the answer for every itch, odor, or discharge. Boric acid can be an effective treatment in certain situations, such as some recurrent yeast infections or recurrent bacterial vaginosis...but it isn’t a cure for every vaginal symptom. Many conditions can cause similar symptom

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Newborn Hack: Fussy Baby

Newborn hack! If your baby is still fussy after a feeding, try wrapping them in a blanket that’s been warmed in the dryer for a few minutes. A warm blanket can be soothing for some babies. But first, always work through the basics: ✅ Is the diaper clean? ✅ Has baby had a full feeding and s

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Lose Weight While Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding can absolutely contribute to weight loss because milk production requires energy. But breastfeeding is not a guaranteed weight-loss plan. Some moms lose weight quickly. Some hold onto weight. Sleep deprivation, stress, hormones, activity level, and overall calorie intake all play a

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Yeast Infection Keeps Coming Back?

The Symptom Isn’t the Problem. It’s the Clue. One yeast infection is common. Recurring yeast infections deserve a closer look. While most yeast infections are not caused by diabetes, recurrent infections can sometimes be associated with elevated blood sugar or undiagnosed diabetes. If you’

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Avoid Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

Ladies, if you’ve ever been told to pee after sex, there’s actually a reason for it. Sex can introduce bacteria closer to the urethra, and urinating afterward may help flush some of those bacteria out before they have a chance to cause a UTI. Want to go the extra mile? -Gently rinse off af

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HIV & Breastfeeding: What Parents Should Know 

**THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE** Formula feeding and donor milk are still the only options that completely eliminate the risk of HIV transmission through breast milk. Here's the important part: The risk is very low.....But the risk is NOT zero. Rare transmissions have occurred even when the

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Gym girlies, this one’s for you. 🏋🏽‍♀️

I know you want to run errands in your cute gym wear after your workout, but staying in sweaty leggings and damp underwear for hours can create the perfect environment for irritation, bacterial vaginosis (BV), and yeast infections. Warmth + moisture = a party you don’t want happening down there.

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If You Want Your Vagina To Smell Like Flowers..

If you want your vagina to smell like flowers… flowers belong in the garden. 🌸 The vagina is self-cleaning and does not need soaps, washes, douches, deodorants, or perfumes. In fact, many fragranced products can disrupt the natural vaginal microbiome, increase irritation, and may contribute t

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Bacterial vaginosis (BV) AFTER Antibiotics

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) occurs when the normal balance of vaginal bacteria is disrupted. Common symptoms may include: • Thin white, gray, or yellow vaginal discharge • A strong “fishy” odor, especially after sex • Vaginal irritation or discomfort • Some women have no symptoms at all The

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