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Continuing on our series of #DisabilityPrideMonth #VNPCMythorFact Mondays, this week we are debunking the myth about all birthing people with disabilities experiencing the high rates of severe complications with pregnancy. The VNPC encourages any birthing person with concerns about their risk of pregnancy complications to talk with their provider. Follow us to see what myth we debunk next week! #govnpc #virginianpc #vnpc

Losing a baby can be an unbelievably painful and traumatic experience. That's why parents who have lost a baby before 24 weeks of pregnancy in England can now apply for an official baby loss certificate. This is a voluntary service we’re introducing as part of the #WomensHealthStrategy and #PregnancyLossReview to support grieving parents and acknowledge their pain. Information on eligibility and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/e9BPf9A4

💔 Just before Christmas last year I had a miscarriage. Today the Department of Health and Social Care has shared the news that those who experience baby loss before 24 weeks can now apply for an official baby loss certificate. ⚪ I know this is going to help so many! Often, if you experience loss before 24 weeks you're made to feel 'lucky' because it was early. There is no record, just a sad bond you hold with your partner over the traumatic experience you have shared. It's absolute utter bullshit. There was still a positive pregnancy test, symptoms, scans, let alone the physical aspect of the loss itself. 💌 This certificate for me will be the final part of healing. I can officially acknowledge my loss. Although I have lots to say on miscarriage and why it's important to talk about it on a platform like this, today, I just want to share this monumental piece of news in case it can help someone else. 💝 #awareness #babyloss

In recognition of Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October), we examine the legal obligations surrounding baby and pregnancy loss and explore how workplaces can better support employees experiencing such grief. Read more: https://rb.gy/9qzukz #BabyLossAwarenessWeek

Maintaining a Strong Pelvic Floor: Essential Exercises for Pregnancy and Beyond Discover the importance of pelvic floor exercises during and after pregnancy and how they can help prevent urinary incontinence and improve sexual satisfaction. Learn about Kegel exercises and other techniques to support your pelvic floor health. Watch this informative video to take care of your body during and after pregnancy. #PelvicFloorExercises #PregnancyHealth #PostpartumWellness #UrinaryIncontinencePrevention #SexualSatisfaction #KegelExercises #PelvicFloorHealth #WomenHealth #PregnancyTips #PostpartumCare

If you took Tylenol while pregnant and your child has autism, you may have grounds for legal action against the manufacturer. These lawsuits serve as a vital means to hold manufacturers accountable and raise awareness of potential health risks associated with the use of Tylenol during pregnancy. Explore the implications of Tylenol lawsuits and their potential impact on healthcare practices and patient rights. #AnkinLaw #TylenolLawsuit #LegalPrecedent

More dates released for this popular info session on how tou can understand and respond to Pregnancy and/or infant loss.

More dates released for this popular info session on how tou can understand and respond to Pregnancy and/or infant loss.

This is unacceptable and should be considered unethical. Perhaps this factor contributes to perpetuating the cycle of the Black Maternal Health Crisis. Sadly, it exemplifies what I have often observed in the medical system. Women should never be judged by the color of their skin when seeking medical attention. They should not automatically be treated as if they didn’t want their baby or pregnancy due to a lack of prenatal care and insurance coverage. Certainly, black women should not be dismissed when trying to get help in a time of need. Pregnancy can be a very stressful time, and sometimes women are battling with mental health and cultural challenges. This disheartening scenario underscores the need for change. This is disheartening because here we have a woman who, I believe, put forth immense effort to take that step to get help, only to be met with rejection and objection, which is absolutely preposterous. All black women deserve the right to equal and equitable access to medical care. This is why there is a pressing need for more education, advocacy, and implicit bias & cultural sensitivity training. I’m not going to stand by and keep silent while my community is suffering. It may not make sense, but this is what I’m going to keep fighting for. Let’s continue to break the silence and continue to fight for our communities until the Black Maternal Health Crisis is eliminated in the United States. #BlackMaternalHealth #Advocacy #EqualityForAll #repost

EP14/What Went Wrong/Ray's of Hope/Part 1/ Teenage Pregnancy/🎬🎥 With the rising number of teenage pregnancies in our country, we go to Ray's of hope in this episode to find out why this is becoming a trend in our society.🎬📽 Join us on this journey as we find out What Went Wrong🎥📹📽 #whatwentwrong  #teenagepregnancyawareness  #teenagepregnancyprevention  #teenagepregnancy