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February 24: Postpartum Mental Health

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 11:00:06 +0000

There is a range of postpartum disorders that can develop anytime during the first year after your baby is born. These disorders can result from social stressors and biological factors. It is important to know that postpartum disorders are temporary and can be successfully treated with professional help.

When many people think of postpartum depression, they often only consider what is sensationalized by the media: a severe and very rare form called postpartum psychosis. The more common forms often go unreported or are overlooked, leaving women and families to suffer needlessly.

Learn more about the risk factors and symptoms of postpartum mental health disorders:http://www.virginiawomenscenter.com/services-psychology-postpartum-mental-health.html

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October 28: Clinical Research

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 10:00:41 +0000

Provided by Virginia Women’s Health

Every year, millions of people volunteer for clinical trials. A clinical trial is a research study carefully designed to answer specific questions about vaccines, new medications or new ways of using known medications. Clinical trials measure the medication’s ability to treat a medical condition and how safe it is to use. Individuals participate in clinical trials for many reasons, some of which include:

They may learn more about their medical condition
They may gain access to treatments that are not available to the public
They want expert medical care (physical exams, diagnostic tests, lab tests and physician advice) at leading health care facilities, which is often available at no cost
They may want to help in discovering new medicines or treatments for themselves, family members and their community

Does this sound like a good fit for you? Learn more about clinical research at VWC.

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October 21: Packing Healthy School Lunches

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 10:00:21 +0000

Provided by Virginia Women’s Health

Packing school lunches can be a time-consuming and sometimes overwhelming process. Here are a few tips we want to share:

Pick the right lunchbox
Plan ahead
Get your kids involved
Mix it up
Make it colorful and easy to eat, but avoid convenience foods
Avoid sugary drinks
Include a note

Learn more here.

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Richmond This Week: October 21 – 27, 2013

Sun, 20 Oct 2013 22:16:02 +0000

Click here to view the events for the coming week and beyond. Our comprehensive family-friendly event calendar makes it easier to find what you’re looking for when you want it. You don’t have to wait and get the event calendar on Monday – it’s here 24/7 now!

Be sure and visit our mega listing of Halloween events and October fall festivals too. You’ll find dozens of local events all month long.

This will be lots of fun this week. Don’t miss:

Visit our calendar and plan an active week of fun, learning, and entertainment!

Be sure and email us with your upcoming events so we can add them to the calendar too. You can email me at rhonda@richmondmom.com anytime.

Don’t forget to check your Richmondmom.com Savvy Saver card for great savings at many local events and activities for kids and adults. Don’t have a card? No worries – download a copy here!

And always remember to click here for our weekly health tips from Virgina Women’s Center – where they know women and what we need to know!

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October 14: Debunking the Myths of Mammography

Mon, 14 Oct 2013 10:00:48 +0000

Provided by Virginia Women’s Health

Chances are we’ve all heard (or used) one of the following reasons to delay an appointment or even skip a mammogram all together.

Mammograms are painful
The appointment for a mammogram will take too long
I’m embarrassed by my body and fear what the technologists will think
“No news is good news” and the fear of results

Learn more about why these reasons are all myths here.

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Prenatal Yoga Classes

Wed, 02 Oct 2013 12:14:08 +0000

Prenatal Yoga Class description:

Join together with other mothers-to-be for a 90 minute prenatal yoga class to strengthen, stretch and relax in preparation for labor and birth.

We will have a special focus on breath work and relaxation techniques that will be helpful during labor, as well as on poses to relieve general discomforts for a happier, healthier pregnancy.

Class is held every Friday (October 4, 11, 18, 25) from 6-7:30 pm at Restore PT, 411 N. 23rd.

All levels are welcome and donations will be graciously accepted.

For more info please email rachaelgtaylor@gmail.com or visit birthrichmond.blogspot.com.

Bio:

Rachael is a birth doula and yoga instructor based in Richmond, Virginia. Her goal is to help mothers-to-be move through the stages of labor with comfort and grace to have their best birth possible. She is a 200-Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance, a DONA trained doula and a certified Labor Support Professional through ACBE.

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September 30: Osteoporosis

Mon, 30 Sep 2013 11:00:48 +0000

Osteoporosis is a disease where bones become fragile and are more likely to break. If not prevented or if left untreated, Osteoporosis can painlessly progress. Sometimes, the first symptom of Osteoporosis is when a bone breaks. Fractures in individuals with Osteoporosis typically occur in the hip, spine or wrist.

While men can develop Osteoporosis, it is a disease that is more prevalent in women. In women ages 50 to 59, 40 percent have low bone mass (Osteopenia) and 10 percent have Osteoporosis. In women above age 80, those numbers significantly increase and 90 percent have low bone mass (Osteopenia) and 60 percent have Osteoporosis.

Learn more about the risk factors for Osteoporosis: click here.

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September 23: Fruit and Veggies More Matters Month

Mon, 23 Sep 2013 11:00:10 +0000

September is “Fruit and Veggies – More Matters Month.” Here are some reasons why fruits and vegetables are important parts of a nutritious diet:

· They are convenient and nutritious in any form – fresh, frozen, canned, dried and 100 percent juice.

· They may help reduce the risk of many diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure and some cancers.

· They are rich in vitamins and minerals that help you feel healthy and energized.

· They provide fiber that helps fill you up and keep your digestive system happy.

Get more nutrition tips here: click here.

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Stress and How it Affects You

Tue, 17 Sep 2013 20:11:18 +0000

Infographic and information provided by Virginia Women’s Center

A little stress is normal and can be good for you. But what if you’re experiencing lots of stress and don’t know how to control it? It could be affecting your health!

Stress symptoms may be affecting your health, even though you might not realize it. You may think illness is to blame for that nagging headache, your frequent forgetfulness or your decreased productivity at work. But sometimes stress is to blame. Indeed, stress symptoms can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, and your behavior. When you recognize common stress symptoms, you can take steps to manage them.

Virginia Women’s Center is an advertiser on Richmondmom.com

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September 16: Mammography

Mon, 16 Sep 2013 11:00:50 +0000

Over the past couple of years, the debate over how often women should have mammograms has continued to change and evolve as the results of new studies have been presented. The result? Unfortunately, many women are confused – and rightly so, as different professional organizations have different recommendations.

At Virginia Women’s Center, we follow the guidelines of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and recommend that women over age 40 have a mammogram annually. As always, there are certain circumstances or family history that might warrant earlier or additional screening. It’s important to keep in mind that guidelines give us solid recommendations, but women’s health care isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition. One-on-one with your health care provider is the best way to determine what you need and when.

Learn more about preparing for your mammogram: click here.

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