Office on Women's Health Blog
Moms and Babies
Catch Up to Get Ahead: The Role of Healthcare Providers in Getting Children Up-to-Date on Vaccines
RADM Felicia Collins M.D., MPH, FAAP, Dorothy Fink, M.D.
Vaccinations are more important than ever this year because of the disrupting impact that COVID-19 has had on the nation’s routinely recommended vaccination schedule. As we recognize National Immunization Awareness Month in August, protecting individuals and communities from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD) is vital to keeping children healthy, preventing VPD outbreaks, and reducing the burden of infectious diseases.
An Interview About Suicide Prevention
Suicide is a serious problem. We spoke with Dr. Danielle Johnson to discuss suicide and what women should do if they’re having suicidal thoughts.
A New Mom’s Breastfeeding Story
Meet Danielle Cunningham. She’s a first-time mom who opened up about her breastfeeding journey in honor of National Breastfeeding Month and Black Breastfeeding Week. Read her interview.
Postpartum Depression: You Are Not Alone
Sayeedha Uddin
There is a common belief that as soon as the baby is born, maternal feelings and knowledge appear. For many mothers, this is not the case.
Breastfeeding: Natural Doesn’t Mean Easy
Looking back, I wish I had had three things at that time: more educational resources, a true support system, and someone to help me when I was in doubt.
Building a Community of Support for New Moms
Juliet Bui
New moms have a lot to juggle. In the midst of all this, it’s easy to forget about their health, especially mental health.
An Interview About Breastfeeding: Lauren Sogor
From the joys to the challenges, Lauren Sogor shares her experiences breastfeeding and offers her tips for pumping at work.
Our beautiful baby boy was born at 24 weeks. When my doctor said that he was out, I held my breath, waiting and praying to hear him cry.
Ease Into Breastfeeding: The #First31 Days
Breastfeeding is different for every woman, but here are some common challenges moms face in the first day, week, and beyond, plus tips to get through them.
Pregnancy & Motherhood: Tips in Your Back Pocket
Text4baby offers pregnant women and moms the health information they need most, delivered right to the trusty device in their back pocket — their cell phone.
