Mamas on Bedrest & Beyond & Support for Mamas on Bedrest, thru post partum.

Mamas on Bedrest: Self Care of Gestational Diabetes

In this podcast, Bedrest Coach Darline Turner-Lee offers some Self Care Tips for Gestational Diabetes. Drawing from her most recent blog, The Skinny on Low Glycemic Index Diets and Gestational Diabetes, Turner-Lee suggests that listeners and readers educate themselves about gestational diabetes; get more details about individual circumstances and treatment options, know the short term and long term risks and consult with specialists and diabetic educators.

Tags: bed rest, gestational diabetes, Maternal Health Care, neonatal health, pregnancy, prenatal wt gain, self care
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Mamas on Bedrest: For Prematurity Awareness Day, A Talk with “Sweetie’s Mama”

On Twitter she’s known as @Sweetiesmama, but Charisse Mora Medina is so much more! Mama, wife and preemie activist, Mora Medina has gained a wealth of knowledge in learning to care for “Sweetie”.  From her intuitive knowing that “Sweetie” was coming, to his early birth and subsequent NICU stay, Mora Medina has traveled and maneuvered a multitude of conundrums in an effort to secure the best care for her child-including her own battle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD. Now that “Sweetie” is almost 2 years old, Mora Medina has shifted her focus (at least some of it) to helping other preemie parents. So her is Mora Medina in her own words as she shared the wisdom she has gained in raising “Sweetie”.

Tags: bed rest, Maternal Health Care, neonatal health, New Moms, Post Partum Care, Post Partum Depression, preemies, Prematurity, preterm labor, Resources, self care, support
Posted in Birth Complications, Birth Trauma, High Risk Pregnancy, Maternal Health, New Mamas, Podcasts, Post Partum Care, Post Partum Depression, Resources, Stress Reduction, bed rest, infant health, neonatal health, preterm labor, preterm labor and prematurity, self care, support | 2 Comments »

Mamas on Bedrest: Live the Self Care Challenge

Hey Mamas,

It’s time to once again give yourself some extra TLC! In our last podcast interview, Dr. Sanford shared with us why self care is so important. She shared with us how to take care of ourselves and when and how to reach out for additional help and support. She also shared some of the common signs and symptoms of post partum depression, how it’s diagnosed and treated.

In this podcast, Dr. Diane Sanford, Author of Life Will Never Be the Same: The Real Mom’s Post Partum Guide, shares the details on the week long self care challenge she is sponsoring. The challenge will run from November 14-18,2011 and will feature daily blogs that will give inspiration as well as tips to help mamas take care of themselves. Those who sign up for the blog and participate during the week will be entered into a drawing for some cool prizes! Learn more at LivingSelfCare.com

Tags: bed rest, comfort, Maternal Health Care, New Moms, Parenting, Post Partum Care, Post Partum Depression, Resources, self care, support
Posted in Journey to Motherhood, Maternal Health, Motherhood, New Mamas, Parenting, Podcasts, Post Partum Care, Post Partum Depression, Resources, Stress Reduction, Women's Mental Health, bed rest, self care, support | 1 Comment »