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The miracle of life certainly can be a special time of joy and celebration. But behind the social media-ready pictures and baby showers is often a woman whose body is experiencing pain or discomfort because she is hosting a tiny, rapidly growing human who is also changing rapidly. Many moms-to-be and new moms are taking … Read more
Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that produces odd-shaped red blood cells which gradually cause serious damage to vital organs, consigning its victims to a life of pain and risk of infection and, in many cases, an early death. The most common inherited disorder among African Americans, the disease decreases the blood supply to … Read more
Common Mistakes in Safety Utilizing a used car seat without doing your homework – Be sure the used car seat comes with instructions and labelling that shows the manufacturer date and model number. Knowing these numbers can allow you to verify if the car seat has been recalled, isn’t expired or more than six years … Read more
Losing the freedom to explore your environment due to a mobility disability impacts all areas of development in a young child. The Medical University of South Carolina and Laing Middle School of Science and Technology in Mount Pleasant are partnering with Go Baby Go! to help young children with neuromuscular disorders get moving as soon … Read more
Pregnancy is a time when a woman takes extraordinary precautions to protect her body and that of her developing child. She willingly forgoes sushi, deli sandwiches, charcuterie and wine. She walks, takes up yoga or swims to stay strong. She sleeps. Her body is a temple. And while regular visits to the OB/GYN are part … Read more
For the past two years, we have watched our social lives wane and our travel plans take a dive, and some of us have even dealt with a diminished work schedule. Unfortunately, something that has not decreased during the pandemic is our collective weight. The truth is, we can’t blame it all on COVID-19. Sure, … Read more