Nicole Deggins, the founder of Sista Midwife Production, is bringing light to the conversation of doulas and motherhood. Born and raised in New Orleans, Nicole became a nurse in 1994. After working in labor and delivery, she discovered it was an area into which she wanted to delve deeper. In 1999, she went on to Continue Reading
Breastfeeding Awareness Month here and World Breastfeeding Awareness Week is approaching. A great deal of effort goes in to spreading the awareness of breastfeeding practices. Just as important is discussing ways to help moms be successful. One common question is, what should mothers eat while they are breastfeeding. The good news is, if you followed a Continue Reading
Ovarian cancer is one of the more rare cancers that affects women. Although it doesn’t have the same incidence as others, such as lung or breast cancer, it is still very fatal. Ovarian cancer is tumor growth within the ovaries, the reproductive organs that hold on to a woman’s eggs. According to the American Cancer Continue Reading
Each year during the month of August, we highlight and acknowledge Breastfeeding Awareness around the country. During this time, we share more information about its benefits while offering tips and advice to mothers who are seeking to breastfeed. Although the health benefits of breastfeeding have been widely shared, greater work is needed in our community. Continue Reading
A Mother’s Love: Dealing with Postpartum Depression By Sheniqka Miller A mother’s love is eternal. She can love her child more than anything. Motherhood is one of the most important parts of a woman’s life, and it requires a lot of love, dedication, commitment and energy. What happens when a mother knows these things but Continue Reading
January marks cervical cancer awareness month, a time to educate and inform women of its causes, symptoms and how to prevent them. Each year over 12,000 women will acquire cervical cancer each year, and over 4,000 succumb to it, according to the American College of Obstretricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). African-American women tend to have lower Continue Reading
Every year during November, we recognize National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. In this article, we want to shed light on the connection between Alzheimer’s Disease and nutrition. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. As more information is gathered, it’s been discovered that two-thirds of Continue Reading
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 infant nutrition during your child’s first Continue Reading
May is Lupus Awareness Month. Still considered to be a complex disease, lupus is a condition that many women across the U.S. are learning to cope with. Affecting nearly 1.5 million people in the U.S., lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the body begins to attack itself, with symptoms varying from person to person. Continue Reading
TRANSITIONING TO A MORE HOLISTIC LIFESTYLE By Kayla Moses-David There is a way of living that promotes health & wellness naturally, we call this way ‘holistic living’. According to an article by ‘Vitality Link’, holistic living recognizes what is needed for healthy, vital expression of the body, mind and spirit. There are 7 principles that Continue Reading
