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Seen Her? Search For Missing Pregnant Hudson Valley Woman Intensifies Seen Her? Search For Missing Pregnant Hudson Valley Woman Intensifies
Seen Her? Search For Missing Pregnant Hudson Valley Woman Intensifies Family and friends of a 6-month pregnant missing Hudson Valley woman are desperate to find their loved one who hasn't been seen since Monday, April 24. Orange County resident Mildred "Milly" Sullivan, age 31, of Middletown, was last seen leaving her home in Middletown and was headed for Harlem, according to Hope Alive 845. Sullivan is described as being 5-foot-9, 250 pounds with thick, curly brown hair, and brown eyes, and 6 months pregnant.  Mildred's neck tattoo.Mildred Sullivan/Facebook She also has several tattoos, including a large Japanese symbol on her neck and the words Wanderl…
NY’s Own Lindsay Lohan Pregnant With First Child NY’s Own Lindsay Lohan Pregnant With First Child
NY’s Own Lindsay Lohan Pregnant With First Child Actress and New York native Lindsay Lohan is going to be a mom. The “Mean Girls” and “Freaky Friday” star, who grew up on Long Island, announced that she’s pregnant in an Instagram post Tuesday, March 14. The photo shows a white baby onesie with cursive lettering that reads, “Coming soon…” “We are blessed and excited!” Lohan captioned the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) The baby will be the first for the 36-year-old leading lady and her husband, businessman Bader Shammas. The couple got enga…
New Listeria Outbreak With Unknown Food Source Under Investigation In NY New Listeria Outbreak With Unknown Food Source Under Investigation In NY
New Listeria Outbreak With Unknown Food Source Under Investigation In NY A new multi-state outbreak of infections from Listeria is under investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "A specific food item has not yet been identified as the source of this outbreak," the CDC said in a statement released on Wednesday, Feb. 15. "However, CDC is concerned that several recent illnesses have been reported. Listeria illness is rare, but it can result in serious illness or death." A total of 11 illnesses have been reported in 10 states, including New York, shown in the image above. Of those states, Michigan is the only state with more than one il…
Woman Charged With Stabbing Pregnant Woman In Stomach In Westchester County: Police Woman Charged With Stabbing Pregnant Woman In Stomach In Westchester County: Police
Woman Charged With Stabbing Pregnant Woman In Stomach In Westchester County: Police A 19-year-old woman is charged with assaulting a pregnant woman in Westchester County and stabbing her in the abdomen, police said.  On Tuesday, Nov. 29, around 3:50 p.m., police responded to a stabbing in New Rochelle on Lafayette Avenue, and found a pregnant victim with minor stab wounds to her abdomen, according to New Rochelle Police.  The victim was taken to Westchester Medical Center to receive treatment, and was released soon after, police said.  The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Naisanagelly Sanchez of New Rochelle, is an acquaintance of the victim and fled…
Hudson Valley Man Kicked Pregnant Woman In Stomach, Poured Grease On Her, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Kicked Pregnant Woman In Stomach, Poured Grease On Her, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Kicked Pregnant Woman In Stomach, Poured Grease On Her, Police Say A man from the region is accused of physically assaulting a pregnant woman during a domestic dispute. Ulster County resident Enrique Plaza, age 29, of Saugerties was arrested on multiple charges stemming from the altercation at a home on Livingston Street, Saugerties Police said. Officers were called to the residence shortly after 9 a.m. Sunday, May 29, with reports of a physical domestic dispute. Investigators determined that during the fight Plaza had pushed and slapped the victim several times, threw cooking grease on her body, and spit in her face, police said. He then kicked the woma…
COVID-19: Are You Pregnant? CDC 'Strongly' Recommends Getting Vaccinated In Urgent Advisory COVID-19: Are You Pregnant? CDC 'Strongly' Recommends Getting Vaccinated In Urgent Advisory
Covid-19: Are You Pregnant? CDC 'Strongly' Recommends Getting Vaccinated In Urgent Advisory The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an urgent health advisory with the goal of encouraging more pregnant people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.  "The CDC health advisory strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because the benefits of vaccination for both pregnant persons and their fetus or infant outweigh known or potential risks," the CDC said in a statement on Wednesday, Sept. 29. This is not the first time the public health agency has recommended pregnant people get vaccinated. The CDC released data citing the vaccine's …
Opera Singer From Westchester Delivers Her Own Baby In Car On Busy Highway Opera Singer From Westchester Delivers Her Own Baby In Car On Busy Highway
Opera Singer From Westchester Delivers Her Own Baby In Car On Busy Highway Emily Hardman had a general idea of how she wanted the birth of her second baby to go: Vaginally and unmedicated. The professional opera singer, who lives in Northern Westchester, got just that early last Saturday morning, May 15. The only thing was, though, she wasn't in a hospital with midwifery care and her doula. She was in the backseat of her family's Honda Accord -- with her husband Travis Hardman, the CEO of Daily Voice, behind the wheel -- on Route 78 in New Jersey, guided by nothing but a meditation app and cues from her own body. At 5:47 a.m. on that special day, baby girl Rosem…
COVID-19: CDC Releases Results Of Study On Pfizer, Moderna Vaccine Use By Pregnant Women COVID-19: CDC Releases Results Of Study On Pfizer, Moderna Vaccine Use By Pregnant Women
Covid-19: CDC Releases Results Of Study On Pfizer, Moderna Vaccine Use By Pregnant Women Results of the largest study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the use of two-dose COVID-19 vaccines by pregnant women have been released. The new study, published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that out of more than 35,000 people who were pregnant or soon to become pregnant, there is no evidence to suggest that the Pfizer or Moderna COVID vaccines pose risk during pregnancy. Little data has been released on the Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine, which had run into production issues before distribution was paused following rep…
NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Celebrates Opening Of Maternal & Newborn Care Unit NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Celebrates Opening Of Maternal & Newborn Care Unit
NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Celebrates Opening Of Maternal & Newborn Care Unit On January 20, NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital celebrated the opening of its Maternal & Newborn Care Unit, designed to enhance the care and comfort of expectant moms and their newborns and provide the best patient experience before, during and after childbirth. Located on the second floor of NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, the center features bright, private postpartum rooms, each with a bathroom, shower, and a comfortable bed for a partner to sleep that allows for family-focused support and bonding. The center also has spacious labor and delivery rooms with…
COVID-19: Date Set For Vaccines To Start For Those With Underlying Conditions, Comorbidities COVID-19: Date Set For Vaccines To Start For Those With Underlying Conditions, Comorbidities
Covid-19: Date Set For Vaccines To Start For Those With Underlying Conditions, Comorbidities A date has now been set for New Yorkers with comorbidities and underlying conditions to make appointments at state-run COVID-19 mass vaccination sites. The first date to make appointments is Sunday, Feb. 14, with the first date for vaccines on Monday, Feb. 15. Excess vaccine supply meant for hospital workers is being used to open eligibility for New Yorkers with comorbidities and underlying conditions.  Local health departments will determine how, where, and when to schedule appointments in their jurisdictions, the state's health department said.  "As the state's effort to vacci…
According To Phelps, Thyroid Disease Is Common, Especially In Women According To Phelps, Thyroid Disease Is Common, Especially In Women
According To Phelps, Thyroid Disease Is Common, Especially In Women The thyroid: your body’s regulator At the front of your neck, under your voice box, there is a butterfly-shaped organ whose release of hormones affects every part of your body, regulating functions such as your temperature, metabolism, and heartbeat. It is your thyroid gland. Thyroid glands commonly malfunction, typically by over- or under-producing hormones. More than 12% of the U.S. population—including one in eight women—will experience a thyroid disorder at some point in their lives, according to the American Thyroid Association (ATA). Yet, thyroid disease often goes undetected. The …
Pausing Pregnancy Plans During A Pandemic Pausing Pregnancy Plans During A Pandemic
Pausing Pregnancy Plans During A Pandemic Dear Doctor, My partner and I were planning to start trying for a baby this year—but then COVID-19 hit. Now, instead of excitement at the thought of growing our family, I find myself worrying about all of the uncertainties. Do you think it’s still safe to try and get pregnant right now? Sincerely, “Pondering Parenthood” Dear Pondering: There's no right or wrong when it comes to family planning (even during a pandemic). It’s all about what works for you and your partner. COVID-19 has affected everyone in certain ways, and there have been different physical, emotional, and financial implic…
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…