The Childbearing Years – Foundation for Female Health Awareness

Mental Health Changes During the Perinatal Period

April 7, 2020

Rachel Bowers LISW-S Download: Perinatal Mental Health_FFHA2020 During pregnancy and postpartum, also called the perinatal period, we always pay attention to physical health. We tend to think about mental health…

Tears during a Vaginal Delivery: What You Need to Know

February 12, 2020

Brian Sullivan

The Childbearing Years

Lisa Hickman, M.D. Download: Tears during Vaginal Delivery_FFHA2020 Many pregnant individuals are curious about the immediate effect of delivering a baby vaginally. Many have heard stories about getting “cut” during…

Understanding the Impact of a Vaginal Delivery on the Pelvic Floor

February 12, 2020

Brian Sullivan

The Childbearing Years

Lisa Hickman, M.D. Download: Understanding the Impact of a Vaginal Delivery on the Pelvic Floor_FFHA2020 Having a baby can be one of the most exciting and scary times in a…

The Best Start for Breastfeeding

January 1, 2020

Brian Sullivan

The Childbearing Years

Samantha J. Walters, MPH, IBCLC Download: The Best Start for Breastfeeding Breastfeeding supports the health of both the baby and the breastfeeding person in many ways. Breast milk is the…

Understanding Early Pregnancy Loss

March 5, 2019

Brian Sullivan

The Childbearing Years

Katie Stadler, CNM Understanding Early Pregnancy Loss_FFHA2019 Although often stigmatized and not often talked about, miscarriage, also referred to as spontaneous abortion (SAB) by healthcare providers, is a commonly experienced…