Joydrop Baby & Wellness
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Tag: African American women
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Preeclampsia Awareness: Your Health, Your Baby’s Life – It Matters!
Today, we shine a light on a critical condition that affects many pregnancies: preeclampsia. As Preeclampsia Awareness day dawns, it’s the perfect time to empower ourselves and our loved ones with knowledge that can truly make a life-saving difference. Pregnancy is a journey filled with anticipation and joy, but it also demands that we prioritize…
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What’s Going On in Washington? A Silent Epidemic Among Lawmakers Should Wake Us All Up
In the past year alone, we’ve lost or nearly lost several well-known members of Congress to cancer—despite their access to premium healthcare: These are high-profile public servants with round-the-clock access to world-class healthcare, annual checkups, and the resources to afford the best specialists. So how is cancer still winning? Let’s talk about it—because the answer…
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Let’s Talk Bottoms: Colorectal Health and Why It Matters for Women (Especially During Women’s Health Month!)
May is Women’s Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique health needs and concerns of women. While we often focus on topics like breast cancer and reproductive health, there’s another crucial area that deserves our attention: colorectal health. Yes, we’re talking about the colon and rectum – the final parts of our…
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May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month: Empowering New Moms to Talk to Their Doctors
May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on a serious pregnancy complication that affects thousands of women each year. Preeclampsia is a hypertensive disorder that can occur during pregnancy and the postpartum period, posing risks to both mother and baby. Raising awareness and encouraging open conversations with healthcare providers are crucial…
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“It’s Not Just About Surviving—It’s About Being Seen”
By Joydrop Wellness | For Black Maternal Health Awareness Week Every April, we shine a light on Black Maternal Health Awareness Week—a time to reflect, educate, and most importantly, act. You’ve likely heard the statistic:Black women in America are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. It’s heartbreaking. It’s unjust.And…
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Nurturing the Mother: A Holistic Approach to Maternal Wellness and a Positive Birthing Experience
The journey into motherhood is a profound transformation, a period of immense joy, anticipation, and yes, a fair share of physical and emotional shifts. As you navigate this incredible chapter, embracing a holistic approach to wellness can be your greatest ally. It’s about nurturing not just the growing baby, but the whole you – mind,…
