It's almost the end of September and to me that means it's time to get the kids their flu shots. I like to be prepared and ready to fight against flu season. I had the flu once and that one time was enough for me! When it comes to my kids I am always extra careful about having them wash their hands often, cough into their elbow and get vaccinated to help fight the flu. I remember when Derek ...
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Worthy Wednesdays: HELLP Syndrome
When my friends get pregnant and they ask me what to expect, I tell them nothing. Seriously people, if my first go round of child birthing taught me anything, it’s that the unexpected can and will happen. When I was pregnant with my first child, everything was going by the book in the beginning. We did everything when we should. We had our monthly, then bi-weekly appointments, all of the ...
Worthy Wednesday: National Patient Safety Day
Today is National Patient Safety Day and I have my fellow PSMM Mary Ellen guest posting about what we, as pregnant patients, should know to be better prepared for our deliveries Despite your political stance on the Affordable Care Act, the Supreme Court ruling, or any of the media frenzy surrounding this landmark legislation, healthcare providers are taking steps to ensure safer deliveries and ...
