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Keeping your heart healthy during and after pregnancy is possible and may be easier than you think. ResourcesWatchBreastfeeding Video Series A collection of short videos about breastfeeding (or chestfeeding), filmed around the world with a diverse group of new parents. A collection of short videos about breastfeeding (or chestfeeding), filmed around the world with a diverse group of new parents. ResourcesReadA Personal Story on the Dangers of Childbirth A candid personal story about one woman’s experiences with ectopic pregnancy and pulmonary embolism, including information on who is at the greatest risk. A candid personal story about one woman’s experiences with ectopic pregnancy and pulmonary embolism, including information on who is at the greatest risk. ResourcesListenWhat is the Black Maternal Momnibus? Dr. Monica McLemore and Melissa Harris-Perry discuss legislation to address the black maternal health crisis in the U.S. Dr. Monica McLemore and Melissa Harris-Perry discuss legislation to address the black maternal health crisis in the U.S. ResourcesListenThe State of Care for Perinatal and Postpartum Depression On this podcast, physicians discuss the signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment of prenatal and postpartum depression. On this podcast, physicians discuss the signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment of prenatal and postpartum depression. ResourcesWatchWould Your Partner Know What To Do? Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond! A video on how partners can be involved and supportive throughout a pregnancy, as well as what to do once the baby comes home. A video on how partners can be involved and supportive throughout a pregnancy, as well as what to do once the baby comes home. ResourcesReadMale Doula Aims to Be an Advocate Profile of Dustin Young, a male doula working to make childbirth safer and to educate men about the birthing process. Profile of Dustin Young, a male doula working to make childbirth safer and to educate men about the birthing process. ResourcesReadA National Paid Leave Program Would Help Workers, Families The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities examines the benefits that would result from a national paid parental leave program. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities examines the benefits that would result from a national paid parental leave program. ResourcesReadPregnancy Complications May Signal Future Heart Health Troubles There is growing data showing the link between complications during pregnancy and risk for future heart disease. There is growing data showing the link between complications during pregnancy and risk for future heart disease. ResourcesReadMaternal and Newborn Health Risks of Climate Change This article studies the potential effects of climate change on pregnancies and newborns. This article studies the potential effects of climate change on pregnancies and newborns. ResourcesWatchThe Surprising Effects of Pregnancy This short, clear, engaging TED Talk helps explain the changes the body goes through during pregnancy. This short, clear, engaging TED Talk helps explain the changes the body goes through during pregnancy. ResourcesReadThe Mental Health Trauma of the Black Maternal Mortality Crisis Through personal stories and interviews with experts, this article looks at why Black people in the U.S. are more likely than white people to experience traumatic births. Through personal stories and interviews with experts, this article looks at why Black people in the U.S. are more likely than white people to experience traumatic births. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
