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Despite advances in medical technology and improvements in overall maternal healthcare, black women in the United States continue to face disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity. Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications. The United States ranks last among similar wealthy countries in maternal health. Causes…
Even though women have been giving birth for centuries, it is often agreed upon that the process of vaginal delivery is incredible. To accomplish this, the pelvic floor muscles must stretch to over two and a half times their original length. This often takes a toll on a woman’s body leading to muscle tears. Do…
Black Maternal Health Week is held annually on April 11-17 to bring attention to improving Black maternal health. In 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 1,205 women died of maternal causes in the United States compared with 861 in 2020 and 754 in 2019. Higher Mortality Rates The maternal mortality…
Fiber. We’ve all heard about it and probably know that it should be incorporated into our diet; but what exactly is fiber? Why is it so important to gut health and how can we make sure we are getting enough of it? Let’s break it down. What is Fiber? Fiber is any type of carbohydrate…
Carpal tunnel syndrome, also known as median nerve entrapment, is the most common nerve entrapment condition and is most often found in women. Background It occurs when the median nerve of the forearm gets compressed in its pathway towards the hand. The most predominant symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome is a numbness or tingling in…