What are Racial Disparities & How Does Racism Affect Pregnancy? Racial disparities in health outcomes result from the unfair treatment of people due to their race. Experiencing racism over a lifetime creates high levels of a stress hormone called cortisol. Cortisol causes the body to not work as well as it should (1). This process…
Since 2016, WIN Network: Detroit has provided an enhanced model of group prenatal care in a shared space at Henry Ford Medical Center – New Center One. This program for prenatal care unites Community Health Workers, Certified Nurse Midwives, and Medical Assistants to attend to moms’ clinical and social needs. We are proud to announce…
What is Measles? Measles, also known as rubeola, is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the measles virus. It spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Once you get it, the virus causes many symptoms, including fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a distinctive rash that usually starts on the face and…
What is Group Prenatal Care? Group prenatal care offers an alternative to traditional prenatal care, where pregnant mothers expecting to deliver around the same time gather in a group setting throughout their pregnancy. They receive prenatal care with extra support, education, and have extended time with their provider. These groups typically consist of 8 to…
The first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week. This week is an opportunity to discuss topics and issues surrounding breastfeeding. Approximately 56% of babies in the United States receive breastmilk through six months of age. Breastfeeding has benefits for both moms and babies. Not only does it offer health benefits, but it is also…
Syphilis and congenital syphilis are on the rise in the United States. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is spread through anal, oral, and vaginal sex. It can cause heart and brain damage, blindness, deafness, and paralysis when left untreated. But the good news is syphilis is both preventable and treatable. To prevent…
Motherhood is often seen as a time of joy, fulfillment, and unconditional love. However, many mothers silently face mental health challenges. While the focus is typically on the physical health of both mother and child during pregnancy and postpartum, the importance of maternal mental health cannot be overstated. In this blog post, we explore the…
As your baby grows, they will slowly switch from only eating breastmilk or formula to eating some solid foods. This switch will happen over a few months. At first, introducing solids to your baby is about teaching them to chew and swallow. Eventually, babies start to gain nutritional benefit from the new foods. The American…
Babies are constantly growing and learning new skills. This can make it tricky to come up with new ways to play and engage with them. Playing and engaging with babies is not only fun, but it is also good for their development. Babies learn a lot from copying the things that their loved ones do.…
The summer is a great time to take advantage of fresh fruits and veggies. Fruits and veggies are a good source of vitamins and minerals that you need to keep you and your baby healthy. They can also be quite refreshing in the heat of summer. It can be tricky to find fresh fruit and…
