Tag: awareness month
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Postpartum Depression and Suicide: The Need for a Stronger Community
Get Pregnant Fast I recently came across yet another young mother who tragically lost her fight against postpartum depression. She was part of one of my breastfeeding groups online, and my heart aches for her family and friends. It’s time for us to have a serious conversation about postpartum depression (PPD), and I urge you…
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Prematurity Awareness Month: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast As November rolls around, I find myself reflecting on Prematurity Awareness Month, but for me, every day serves as a stark reminder of what prematurity truly means. While many view the end of their NICU experience as a closure, for me, the journey is an ongoing chapter filled with memories that linger.…
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September Marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – Unite for the Cause!
Get Pregnant Fast As September rolls in, it brings with it Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM). Across the nation, communities are coming together to host various events and fundraisers aimed at raising awareness, generating funds for pediatric cancer research, and inspiring families with healthy children to contribute to the lives of those facing illness. Take,…
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Understanding Pediatric Strokes: What Every Parent Should Know
Get Pregnant Fast In the sterile environment of the Intensive Care Unit, the beeping machines and frantic nurses created an atmosphere of anxiety as I watched my newborn son fight for his life. Connected to tubes and monitors, he struggled with apnea, his fragile brain unable to signal his body to breathe. The innocent lip-smacking…
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Mom’s Heartbreaking Back-to-School Photo Highlights the Impact of Childhood Cancer on Families
Get Pregnant Fast As the back-to-school season arrives, millions of children are preparing to embark on new academic adventures. Yet, September also marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and one mother’s poignant photo serves as a somber reminder of the precious moments that cancer robs from families. Meet Sarah Jenkins, a mother who tragically lost her…