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This article traces the many factors during the COVID-19 pandemic that led to increased depression in pregnant people. ResourcesReadRisk Factors that affect Heart Health during Pregnancy An overview for people with a heart condition on how that might affect pregnancy, what risks exist, and how to prepare. An overview for people with a heart condition on how that might affect pregnancy, what risks exist, and how to prepare. ResourcesReadPlus Size Stigma in Pregnancy and Birth This article includes information about plus size stigma and helpful tips for navigating pregnancy and birth as a plus size woman by a plus size woman. This article includes information about plus size stigma and helpful tips for navigating pregnancy and birth as a plus size woman by a plus size woman. ResourcesWatchTools for Breastfeeding / Chestfeeding Success In this video, experienced lactation consultants provide clear, practical advice on how to have a successful breastfeeding (or chestfeeding) experience. In this video, experienced lactation consultants provide clear, practical advice on how to have a successful breastfeeding (or chestfeeding) experience. ResourcesReadHomebirth: Know the Pros and Cons This article includes questions to ask when considering a home birth, the risks and benefits of home births, and how to prepare for a home birth. This article includes questions to ask when considering a home birth, the risks and benefits of home births, and how to prepare for a home birth. ResourcesListenHealth Disparities, Advocacy, and the Coronavirus An audio interview and written transcript with OBOS content expert Sabia Wade about becoming a doula, race and health disparities, advocacy, and the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. An audio interview and written transcript with OBOS content expert Sabia Wade about becoming a doula, race and health disparities, advocacy, and the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. ResourcesLookBlack Birthing Bill of Rights The Black Birthing Bill of Rights is a resource for self-advocacy and for prompting policymakers and institutions to better support Black pregnant people. The Black Birthing Bill of Rights is a resource for self-advocacy and for prompting policymakers and institutions to better support Black pregnant people. ResourcesReadCOVID-19, Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Breastfeeding This FAQ answers many concerns a pregnant person may have about COVID-19 and their pregnancy. This FAQ answers many concerns a pregnant person may have about COVID-19 and their pregnancy. ResourcesListenThe Evidence on Vaginal Births After Cesarean or VBACs This podcast episode looks at the research on vaginal births after cesarean, arguments for and against VBAC, and resources to learn more. This podcast episode looks at the research on vaginal births after cesarean, arguments for and against VBAC, and resources to learn more. ResourcesReadU.S. Lags in Paid Parental Leave A research study finds that the U.S. ranks last in the world on providing paid parental leave. A research study finds that the U.S. ranks last in the world on providing paid parental leave. ResourcesReadHow To Choose The Right Doula For You Things to consider when choosing a doula include cost, certification, and more. Things to consider when choosing a doula include cost, certification, and more. ResourcesReadTypes of Heart Disease that Affect Pregnancy This article discusses some of the most common heart conditions seen during pregnancy, describes what those conditions mean, and gives recommendations. This article discusses some of the most common heart conditions seen during pregnancy, describes what those conditions mean, and gives recommendations. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
