Postpartum depression is a type of clinical depression that occurs in women after childbirth and because of feelings of shame or guilt, most mothers go untreated. To address the problem, the Baptist Health Women’s Services is hosting the Postpartum Support International (PSI) 2-Day Perinatal Mood Disorders Certificate Training Course April 4-5 at Baptist Downtown at Prudential Drive.… Read More
In a move that promises to significantly expand access to health care for women of childbearing age, Governor Rick Scott agreed to extend Medicaid benefits to more than 900,000 Florida residents as part of the state’s plan to implement the Affordable Care Act. The proposal will be considered by the state Legislature in the upcoming… Read More
The Maternal and Child Health Bureau is hosting a webcast called, “Moving Beyond Back to Sleep to Safe to Sleep”. The webcast will be focused on the national “Safe to Sleep” Campaign, highlighting what resources are available for on safe infant sleep and how health partners in the MCH community can promote the message. In… Read More
Need low-cost health insurance for your uninsured children? There’s an app for that. Florida KidCare, the state children’s health insurance program, launched a mobile application called “FL KidCare” that can be accessed through the Android and Apple marketplaces. The app includes a map of and directions to assistance centers; the online application; resources; direct access to… Read More
Show Your Love is a new national campaign developed by the Preconception Health and Health Care Initiative (PCHHCI). Launching on Valentine’s Day, its goal is to help women prepare for healthy pregnancies and babies by adopting healthy habits well before becoming pregnant.