Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week #BMHW25

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Mom and three kids Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world. Black Maternal Health Week April 11-17, 2025 I am a Black mom to three wonderful children. I was blessed to have three successful births. While I am an attorney, my third delivery highlighted the potential risks that occur when a physician fails to listen to the birthing person. Initially, I chalked it up to the physician involved and limited it to my personal birthing experience. Then, I learned that I was not special. Overwhelmingly, Black women experience higher rates of birth trauma, birthing complications and negative birth outcomes.  These statistics are what lead to the creation of ...
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Working Mom Tip: Stay Healthy

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Two working moms who make things happen... 

As working moms a lot of people rely on us—our families, our bosses, organizations that we serve… We know that we can't fulfill our obligations unless we are healthy. However, our busy schedules can sometimes make staying healthy hard. I remember that my mom used to keep Lance Peanut Butter Crackers in her purse when we were young. I imagine she did that because she didn't often have time to enjoy a proper lunch. We have all been there. However, even with our busy schedules we have to make sure that we get the appropriate nutrients if we want to stay healthy.

 Life is fragile and it is important that we take care of ourselves. (Click here for a reminder of that.)

Maintaining a Healthy Diet is Vital to a Working Mom's Success


Below are some articles that can help you identify how to choose nutrient rich foods and to prepare them efficiently.

Enjoy! Learn about micronutrients and the master tonic. And stay healthy!!!

The Master Tonic: Natural Flu Antiviral
The internet is abuzz about this homeopathic drink to health. It's potent. It has vinegar, hot pepper, garlic, onion, ginger and horseradish. So, it is not for the faint of heart! Still, people swear that it can cure everything from tooth abscesses to the shingles. So, you may want to give it a try!

Micronutrients have major impact on health
By Beverly Merz
Executive Editor, Harvard Women's Health Watch


Foods to boost your immune system and increase vitamin and mineral intake
     

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