Posts Tagged ‘pregnancy’
Maternal Death Rates sharply overestimated by CDC, widely reported by media – Rutgers Health
CDC Sharply Overestimates Maternal Death Rate, New Study Finds Maternal death rates in the United States may be sharply overstated as a result of faulty surveillance techniques, according to an analysis by researchers at Rutgers Health and other universities. The National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates…
Read MoreThe road to parenthood can include peril and heartbreak, for some – Ocean State Stories
This story is published in partnership between RINewsToday.com and Ocean State Stories, a journalism initiative at Salve Regina University. by Nancy Kirsch, Ocean State Stories ‘Have a great support system, communicate clearly your needs and desires with your doctor and don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself’ Since June 2022, when the U.S. Supreme Court…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: The death of pregnancy – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD. contributing writer I believe the majority of us are aware of the death of fatherhood in our country. “Deadbeat Dads” are numerous, and sociologists give poverty a gender feminine – due to the number of single mothers in existence today. Motherhood has been “safe”, albeit until recently. In a video…
Read MoreURI studies Biomechanics and Pregnancy to improve prenatal care, reduce maternal death
Kinesiology Professor Ryan Chapman’s team investigates the impact of pelvic and lower extremity biomechanics on labor and delivery outcomes Photo, above: Kinesiology students Olivia Greene and Meghan Whelan work in the Motional Analysis Lab with an expectant mother who volunteered for the study. In a potentially groundbreaking research project, University of Rhode Island Kinesiology Professor Ryan…
Read MoreWorking while pregnant – ACLU case highlights employment discrimination
Photo, above, is a public stock image CLEANING SERVICE COMPANY SUED FOR DISCRIMINATING AGAINST PREGNANT JOB APPLICANT In a case that highlights the difficulties and discrimination that women continue to face in the workplace, the ACLU of Rhode Island charged today that a professional cleaning service terminated an employee who had just been hired immediately…
Read MoreRI Moms PRN and Pedi PRN teleconsultation network empowers primary care providers – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing reporter on health It is no secret that the demand for mental health services has accelerated in response to the continuing trauma, loss and isolation caused by the COVID pandemic, stressing out the already limited networks of providers, making it difficult for patients to access care. In turn, the inability…
Read MoreCDC recommends urgent action to protect pregnant women and their babies/infants from COVID-19
Summary The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends urgent action to increase Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination among people who are pregnant, recently pregnant (including those who are lactating), who are trying to become pregnant now, or who might become pregnant in the future. CDC strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccination either before or during…
Read MoreProtecting moms and babies with the COVID-19 vaccine
To back up original recommendations that the COVID-19 vaccine was safe for pregnant women, breastfeeding women, women who want to become pregnant in the future, and those who have had babies, both the CDC and the ACOG issued strong statements of support after scientific review. Here are their statements and why they encourage women to…
Read MoreDoulas make childbirth the normal healthy process it is
by Hilary Salk, guest editorial Providence, and Rhode Island, will support Doula services. I testified before the House Finance Committee at the State House on 3/10/20 to add my voice in support of the state providing medicaid coverage for doulas. My mother told me of her harrowing experience giving birth to me at Providence Lying-in…
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