I want you to meet Mariah, a participant in our MotherToBaby Rheumatoid Arthritis Study. I chatted with Mariah to learn about her experience being pregnant with a chronic medical condition and to find out what motivated her to participate in our study…This month’s Baby Blog focuses on the role of research at MotherToBaby and puts a spotlight on those who make our program possible: the woman who decide to share their pregnancy experience with us. In this article, Beth Kiernan, a Teratogen Information Specialist with MotherToBabyPregnancy Studies, interviews Mariah Leach, founder of Mamas Facing Forward, about her experiences participating in…
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While not meant to replace the advice and guidance of doctors on these topics, Mamas Facing Forward endeavors to be a “one stop shop” for moms and moms-to-be who are living with chronic illnesses and have questions or concerns about pregnancy and motherhood. We want to make existing resources easier to find and work towards creating additional resources where they are needed. We want moms with chronic illnesses to know they aren’t alone and that help is available.
Of the roughly 44 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S., 40 percent are men. And when it’s your partner that you’re caring for, you’re not just dealing with an illness. You’re dealing with a changed relationship. In this insightful article, Alex Belth shares his perspective on his wife’s Crohn’s Disease. While Alex and Em have decided not to have children, the article offers important perspective, resources, and advice for how to weather the storm and strengthen your relationship in the face of chronic illness. How Our Relationship Survived When My Partner Got Sick Men’s Health
The Mommy’s Milk Human Milk Research Biorepository strives to understand the numerous benefits human milk offers at a molecular level and use these findings to improve the health and development of all children. The repository makes it easier for scientists to perform research with human breast milk samples. If you are a breastfeeding mom, you can contribute to important research by donating a milk sample! Mommy’s Milk Human Milk Research Biorepository