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Our communities and health care systems need to put mothers at the center. Their health and wellbeing are paramount. Help us raise awareness about #maternalhealth disparities and learn more about what you can do to help build solutions. https://lnkd.in/ewcPMRg2 #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay

"Collaborative support of family is crucial for pregnant women Despite being in 2023, many pregnant women still rely on advice from their mothers and mothers-in-law regarding pregnancy and child healthcare. While their wisdom holds value, it may not always align with today's lifestyle. For a healthy pregnancy, a fresh approach is essential, and that's precisely what we're dedicated to providing at the Maternal Health Coach Community. We guide pregnant women through every step, recognizing the significance of collaborative care. At Maternal Health Coach Community, we not only educate expectant mothers but also empower family members with essential knowledge, stressing the involvement of every family member. This period of pregnancy is undoubtedly one of the most challenging for expectant mothers, and collaborative care plays a significant role. Awareness is the key to empathy. Let's join hands in creating spaces where pregnant women feel deeply understood, supported, and cherished. #drsmitabisen #PregnancyAwareness #SupportiveFamily #empathymatters

Pregnancy can be a challenging time for many women, both physically and mentally. With so many changes happening in the body, it’s important for expectant mothers to stay active and healthy throughout their pregnancy. One way to do this is by engaging in active sports. - Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/dpmBvbEg - #drduncanbirth #childbirthclinic #pregnancytips #mumtobe

🌟 Empowering Campaigns: How Emotional Advertising Can Transform Perspectives 🌈 As we celebrate Women's Day 2024, I came across a remarkable ad campaign by Prega News, titled #SheCanCarryBoth. This emotionally charged narrative follows a pregnant teacher who defies conventions, continuing to teach her students until the last moment, emphasizing the incredible strength women possess in balancing both career and motherhood. 👩🏫 Honoring Women's Strength: The power of this campaign lies in its ability to celebrate and honor the multifaceted nature of women. By showcasing a pregnant teacher dedicating herself to her profession and successfully delivering a healthy baby, #SheCanCarryBoth challenges societal norms and recognizes the inherent strength women bring to every aspect of their lives. 🌐 Connecting with the Audience: Such emotionally resonant campaigns go beyond mere product promotion; they connect with the audience on a profound level. In an era where consumers seek authenticity, brands that craft narratives reflecting real-life struggles and triumphs establish a deeper connection. Prega News, through this campaign, not only advertises its product but also champions a cause that resonates with its target audience. 🌍 Spreading Awareness and Positivity: Advertising has the power to influence societal perceptions, and campaigns like #SheCanCarryBoth contribute positively to cultural dialogue. By portraying women as capable and resilient, it challenges stereotypes and fosters a more inclusive mindset. Brands taking up the mantle of social responsibility contribute to creating a world where kindness and understanding flourish. 🤝 Brands as Agents of Change: In a world saturated with advertising noise, brands that choose to be agents of change stand out. Emotional and inspiring campaigns not only boost brand loyalty but also shape a collective consciousness that values empathy and appreciation for individual struggles. This, in turn, contributes to making the world a better place filled with compassionate individuals. 💬 Join the Conversation: What are your thoughts on brands using emotional narratives to connect with their audience? Share your favorite campaigns that left a lasting impact on you. Let's discuss how advertising can go beyond product promotion and become a force for positive change! 🚀 #emotionaladvertising #socialimpact #brandconnection #womensday2024 #buildingtrust #changemakers

Wow. This ad truly hits home. If the home is an archaic cave from the 2nd century BCE. A standing ovation for our invincible talent of turning mothers into exquisite martyrs and celebrating their miseries. Because, really, what's a woman's worth if she's not sacrificing herself at the altar of everyone else's convenience? Let's measure her empowerment by the number of times she ignores her well-being to make life easier for everyone else. Then glorify the trails of blood and sweat she leaves behind while struggling to lift the burden of a society that failed her *and* finding her autonomy by using #SheCanCarryBoth. After all what's more empowering than jeopardizing your unborn child’s safety for enabling a few undisciplined brats who don’t know how to take responsibility for their actions? The cherry on the cake – let's glorify that last month of pregnancy when risking life and limb is just a small price to pay for a few claps and some pity tears. And what better brand to promote this new norm than the one that sells pregnancy test kits? They could have empowered a rape victim by timely detecting pregnancy but no - society isn’t decided on what to feel for rape victims and abortions. Let’s not make them uncomfortable. Besides, why actually *help* a woman? We have to keep pushing the already sky-high bar higher. If they aren’t already dying of guilt for not sacrificing enough that is. And don't we all love a woman who feels responsible for other’s failures? I mean, we have used her as the scapegoat for centuries. This should be a default trait in her by now. She should question her sanity for having healthy boundaries. Psychologists have been screaming at the top of their lungs that people-pleasing is a sickness that can trigger autoimmune diseases. But that doesn’t apply to superhumans. A woman is someone who *does not* challenge us to grow into accountable adults. There is a reason we are dismissive of mental health and emotional labour - we don’t want to give her a potential excuse to stop all the free fixing, counselling, pleasing, nurturing, empathizing, and basically, being the human equivalent of a doormat. Today’s Women's empowerment is nothing but centuries-old misogyny with a modern makeover, the bad Botox kind. Gaslighting women into thinking that Women's empowerment = Everyone else’s empowerment at her expense. By her choice! Remember how we glorified harassment in movies? We made the victim smile through it all. And yeah, what better day to this on than, you guessed it, Women’s Day! #tonedeaf #womenempowerment #toxicpositivity #womensday #internationalwomensday

Racism, and not Race affects women of color. We must go beyond talking about it, and take action. Action can be individual, as an organization, community/ society. 1. Patients should self-advocate. Write down your concerns. Speak up! Take a friend, family, colleague, or partner with you for clinical evaluation. 2. Learn the warning signs of #maternalmortality from #CDC or reputable societies like #ACOG 3. Community ownership is a big one. Communities must continue to speak up and educate the populace. Use events like baby showers, and sorority events to discuss important issues. Knowledge is Power! 4. Organizations and hospital systems are not left out :) 😄 Normalize discussions about respectful care, cultural competency, etc. The Cleveland Clinic Center for Infant and Maternal Health was created to address the above. We support at-risk birthing people and women during pregnancy and the first year of infant life. We acknowledge the role of structural racism in maternal and infant mortality and in addition to evidence-based excellent care, support our patients with: - Obstetric navigators - Community health workers - Perinatal Doulas. #blackhealth #blackmama #maternalmortality #maternalmentalhealth #maternalchildhealth #infanthealth

In a new #UOGJournal prospective study, Pekar-Zlotin et al. evaluate Cesarean scar defects using saline contrast sonohysterography in women with a history of Cesarean scar pregnancy. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3TR7s1l

"All women with FH, including adolescents, should be educated about the risks of pregnancy." Learn more from Hapizah Nawawi, MD, & other experts by viewing IAS' FH guidance presentation ▶️ https://bit.ly/3X076su

Exciting news! Read the article below to learn more about how Carrot Fertility is helping employers improve outcomes for pregnant members and reduce healthcare costs through CarrotMatch for maternity. CarrotMatch is powered by a unique dataset that scores providers across more than 200 metrics across quality, outcomes, and total cost of care. This is going to have a huge impact!

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