by Marcos Ortega | Dec 9, 2024 | Birth Control, Family Planning, Health, Pregnancy
Reproductive justice was created by the SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective. It is about making sure that everyone, no matter who they are, has the right to make decisions about their bodies, their health and their futures. Reproductive justice...
by Marcos Ortega | Sep 24, 2024 | Birth Control, Health, LBGTQ+, Pregnancy, Relationships, Sex, STIs
“Even the word ‘sex’ can provoke an uncomfortable reaction,” as famously noted by beloved TV show character Dr. Sheldon Cooper in the Big Bang Theory spin-off, Young Sheldon. This reaction is common among both young people and adults. However, society has made...
by Jess Knittel | Jul 26, 2023 | Breast Care, Health, Pregnancy
Benefits: Human milk is the optimal source of nutrition for newborns and infants because they are not able to digest water or other foods. Additionally, this also helps to boost their immune system and creates opportunities to bond with the feeding parent. Other...
by Jess Knittel | Aug 12, 2022 | Family Planning, Pregnancy
Congratulations! You’ve settled into parenthood and are successfully breastfeeding your newest addition. As you continue this journey, you may start to think about the future. Whether you want to have additional babies, it is helpful to understand how breastfeeding...
by Jess Knittel | Jul 15, 2022 | Family Planning, Pregnancy
One in five people experience a mental health condition. Mental health conditions are linked to many other health disparities and are often stigmatized. Your mental health is important, and if you have a mental health condition, it’s crucial to find treatment. What...
by Jess Knittel | Jul 14, 2021 | Pregnancy
Debunking the myths of infertility and pregnancy The COVID-19 vaccine is to help prevent the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Currently, there are three vaccines authorized for emergency...
