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March of Dimes Rates Our Region Inadequately Prepared For Maternal, Infant Health March of Dimes Rates Our Region Inadequately Prepared For Maternal, Infant Health
March of Dimes Rates Our Region Inadequately Prepared For Maternal, Infant Health November is Prematurity Awareness Month and the March of Dimes has released its 2021 Report Card measuring preterm birth, infant mortality and social drivers of health and prenatal care. March of Dimes CEO, Stacey D. Stewart will be holding a live webinar, "Healthy Moms, Strong Babies," on Thursday, November 18 at 2 p.m. to discuss the report cards and the state of maternal and infant health in the United States. Connecticut's grade on the 2021 March of Dimes Report Card.March of Dimes In our region this year, Massachusetts leads the pack with an overall B, Connecticut and New York rate…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Lifestyle
Pregnancy And COVID-19: What You Need to Know Pregnancy And COVID-19: What You Need to Know
Pregnancy And Covid-19: What You Need to Know The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says women who are pregnant should be monitored more closely than the general population since they are known to be at risk of severe viral illness. Pregnant women experience immunologic and physiologic changes which make them more susceptible to complications from viral respiratory infections. If you are pregnant, you should take the following preventative actions: Avoid people who are sick or who have been exposed to the virus. Clean your hands often using soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. C…

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Lifestyle
Five Frequently Asked Breastfeeding Questions Five Frequently Asked Breastfeeding Questions
Five Frequently Asked Breastfeeding Questions If you’re a first-time mom, you probably have questions about breastfeeding. How often should I breastfeed my baby? How can I tell if my baby is hungry? Below, CareMount Medical OB/GYN, Dr. Sadia Sahabi, provides answers to several common questions asked by new moms. 1. How long should I breastfeed my baby? Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of a baby’s life. Breastfeeding should continue up to the baby’s first birthday as new foods are introduced. You can keep breastfeeding after the baby’s first birthday for as long as you and your baby would like. It should…

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Politics
15 New Members Appointed To Westchester County Women’s Advisory Board 15 New Members Appointed To Westchester County Women’s Advisory Board
15 New Members Appointed To Westchester County Women’s Advisory Board Westchester County Executive George Latimer has announced the appointment of 15 new members to the Westchester County Women’s Advisory Board.  Latimer said he will be appointing one new member from each legislative district, based on the recommendations of the county Board of Legislators. “This newly constituted Women’s Advisory Board represents a wide and diverse cross-section of women from all corners of Westchester County. I look forward to working with this team to address the broad range of issues that matter most to women across our county," Latimer said. Robin Schlaff, direct…

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by Jon Craig