Postpartum

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2016 Austin Birth Awards Winners Announced

The 2016 Austin Birth Awards, hosted and organized by Central Texas Breastfeeding Coalition and benefitting the local non-profit Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Alliance of Texas, were announced at the awards ceremony at George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center on October 14. ...

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8 Practical Tips for Postpartum Wellness

Not feeling like yourself after having a baby? Like many new moms, you may need a little postpartum boost to keep you healthy and happy. Kelli Foulkrod, a psychotherapist focused on the postpartum period, shares eight practical tips for postpartum wellness....

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What Exactly Does a Midwife Do?

As a midwife, I am often asked what exactly it is that I do? Although the percentage is rising, only 10% of births in the United States are attended by midwives, so it’s not unusual to find myself explaining my profession. The term “midwife” is...

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PPHA Wraps up First Postpartum Depression Awareness Month in Texas

As of this year in Texas, May is officially designated Postpartum Depression Awareness Month. This is an important designation throughout the state of Texas to help create awareness, education and support for mothers and families struggling with any postpartum mood disorder. DEPRESSION IS THE NUMBER...