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Advocating for Black Maternal Health

Black Moms Are Dying…What Are We Doing About It? In the richest nation on earth Black moms in the U.S are dying during and after childbirth at 3 to 4 times the rate of their white counterparts. The United States lags behind many other countries in this area and the Centers for Disease Control and Continue Reading

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Infant Nutrition: Ensuring Proper Nutrition for Newborns

By Michelle Maxwell, RD, LD When it comes to pregnancy, we often worry first about all the foods we typically eat. Then, once the baby is born, we have to figure out what food we will need to provide for this new tiny person in our lives. Here are some tips to consider for your Continue Reading

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How a Healthy Diet Plays a Role in Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Awareness How Diet Plays a Part in Healthy Breast Milk By Michelle Maxwell, MS, RD As we celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness Month and approach World Breastfeeding Awareness Week, we usually focus so much on giving the information on why mom’s should breastfeed, and may not always give answers to the common questions that help moms be Continue Reading

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Nurturing Healthy Families & Holistic Well-Being–Jul/Aug Cover

  NURTUROLOGY Nurturing the Spirit of Holistic Living & Healthy Families By Rashida A. Marshall “If I am in harmony with my family, that’s success.” This short and simple Ute proverb holds such a strong meaning as it relates to building and strengthening a family unit and is an idea that must be carried within Continue Reading

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Yoga For Expecting Mothers

Yoga For Expecting Mothers Mental, Emotional, and Physical Conditioning for your New Journey Anything in that we set our mind towards in life requires preparation. Whether it be mental, emotional, or physical preparation, most milestones in our lives are met through much conditioning and preparation. Before running a race, training is required. Before going to Continue Reading

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