Stages & Ages - Pregnancy
Boppy recalls pillows, offers refunds
The Boppy Company is recalling over 3 million original newborn loungers after the pillows were linked to at least 8 infant deaths. Officials have acknowledged
Am I At Risk for PCOS? (And What Is It?!)
Sometimes when couples struggle to conceive, terms like infertility and PCOS are thrown out as possible causes, but what is PCOS?
Protecting Mom, Protecting Baby: Opioid Use Disorder
New mothers who struggle with opioid addiction may have a difficult time breastfeeding. They need support, encouragement, and professional medical advice.
Substance Abuse + Pregnancy: A Dangerous Combination
Struggling with addiction is a tough battle for many women, but the added pressure of being pregnant is an even bigger challenge toward recovery.
Don’t Miss Your Shot! Get Vaccinated!
Vaccines are in the news right now, but that makes it easy for important immunization information to flow into one ear and out the other.
5 Tricks For Preparing Meals When You’re In A Rush
As a parent, you might constantly be juggling a busy schedule. It can be quite difficult to fit preparing healthy meals into the equation.
It’s World Breastfeeding Week!
As a new mom, you will make many decisions regarding the health and wellbeing of your baby. Breastfeeding is one of those major decisions for
The Startling Truth about Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Depression Symptoms of PPD include: Feeling angry Crying more often Feeling distant from your baby or withdrawing from loved ones Feeling overly anxious Having
Universities’ Study finds overwhelming support for paid paternity leave
With COVID-19 forcing many to work from home with their children, e-learning, childcare, and paid paternity leave have become hot button topics! The Comprehensive Paid
The Dangers of Group B Strep & Protecting Newborns
Hearing the word “strep” brings back childhood memories of throat swabs and tongue depressors, but for pregnant women, it’s a little different.
Why Have Male Doulas?
While male obstetricians are a normal, popular choice for soon-to-be mothers, male doulas are almost completely unheard of. You might be surprised to know they
Finding Ways To Make Healthy Eating More Exciting
Healthy eating can be a challenge for a lot of people. It’s no secret that the foods that are best for you often contain the
It’s No Sci-Fi Creature: Cytomegalovirus is a Real Threat
Did you know one in every 200 babies is born with cytomegalovirus or CMV? Here’s what you need to know about the common infection.
How To Do Good By Your Growing Daughters
As a mom to daughters, when they’re young you may spend time thinking about how you can raise them well. We all want our daughters
Love in Action! Taking Care of Moms
In a world that oohs and awes over newborns and babies, it’s important to remember the moms who raise those kids and their maternal needs.
Community Action Aimed at New Mothers: SCCAA
The Stark County Community Action Agency is a non-profit anti-poverty organization in Stark County… but what do they do?
Most Americans want paid maternity leave – making it as popular as chocolate
Most U.S. parents who take paid maternity leave to tend to newborns currently use unpaid leave.
These Cooking Habits Are Making Your Family Unhealthy
Cooking is a big part of being an adult, and it becomes all the more important when you have children to cook for too. So,
The Startling Truth about Postpartum Depression
With postpartum depression and baby blues affecting up to 80% of mothers, how is there an overabundance of shame and lack of resources for new
Creating a healthy diet plan for the whole family
When you’re thinking about ways in which you can improve the general health of your family, the things you all eat is one of the
High Blood Pressure, High Risk, Hypertension
Hypertension- also known as high blood pressure- is common in women and can be especially dangerous for pregnant mothers and their unborn child.
Safety First: A Good Start with Safe Beginnings
Good News! Help is available for parents worried about the cost of child accessories and safety support items.
Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend at the Grab, Go, Grow Event!
(Canton, Ohio) – Are you expecting? Are you a new mom? Join us at a baby shower held in your honor! (And CONGRATULATIONS!)
Tuscarawas County receives funding for child safety equipment
(Dover, Ohio) – Help is available for Tuscarawas County area families in need of child safety equipment for their infants and toddlers thanks to a
Protecting Black Mothers
Black mothers are 3 to 4 times more likely to experience a pregnancy-related death than white women.
Together We Rise – Wear Blue for Child Abuse Prevention
In 2020, 6,122 calls were made to Stark County Children Services Report Line, resulting in 2,762 cases requiring assistance or intervention.
The Truth & Nothing but the Truth About Endometriosis
Endometriosis can be a scary diagnosis, but separating the truth from the myth can help you understand how to navigate this condition.
5 Facts About Down Syndrome
Chances are you know and love someone with Trisomy 21, better known as down syndrome. A trisomy means a person has an additional chromosome in
4 FAQ About Endometriosis
Knowledge is power. This month we are equipping you with the power to understand and treat endometriosis. This is Public Health is brought to you in
A local agency wants to help your growing family
(New Philadelphia, Ohio) – The Tuscarawas County Health Department is reminding local families that resources are available to help their growing family.
Together We Rise – Meet The Fisher Family
“They have big hearts and truly want to make a difference in the lives of all the children. Their willingness to help children, other foster
Portion of stimulus aimed at saving mothers’ lives
The United States has the highest rate of maternal deaths in the industrialized world. A third of the deaths occur after delivery, when experts note
The Pain and Purgatory of Endometriosis
It’s painful, it drastically hinders fertility, and, according to the CDC, it affects over 11% of American women.
Is your child protected from identity theft?
(Ohio) – A warning from state officials to parents: con artists are targeting your children in identity theft schemes.
Let’s Talk About Pregnancy &… Eating Disorders
A growing baby bump during pregnancy is typically a good thing- but for mothers-to-be with an eating disorder or a history of eating disorders, the
Safe sleep academy is now available to parents for free
(Akron, Ohio) – Akron Children’s Hospital and the Molly Ann Gries Foundation have partnered to create a free online training program to educate parents and
Listen Up, Momma! 10 Things to Do to Avoid Prenatal Infection
Pregnancy is an exciting but scary time. Knowing what to do to avoid prenatal infections can help calm your nerves.
Together We Rise – The Perspective of a CPS Worker
We often hear the stories of foster families and the children whom they have shared their homes and their lives with. But, behind the scenes,
The Hard Truth: Race Disparity in Infant Mortality
Statistics on infant mortality rates provide crucial information about infant and maternal health. Why are there nearly twice as many deaths among black Americans as
Experts advise against pregnant women receiving the COVID-19 vaccine
(U.S.) – The World Health Organization (WHO) advised against pregnant women receiving Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in a recent report.
Let’s Talk Vaccines: Are they safe?
COVID-19 vaccines have not been approved for children yet, but medical professionals urge parents and guardians to keep kids current on standard vaccines and wellness
Local program continues to cultivate the passion for kids helping kids
(New Philadelphia, Ohio) – The TUFF (Tuscarawas United-Feeding our Future) Bags program continues to serve local school children by partnering at-risk youth from the juvenile
4 Ways You Can Decrease the Likelihood of a Birth Defect
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month and we’re sharing 4 tips to help you increase your likelihood of having a healthy baby.
Introducing The Community Action Pathways HUB!
There’s a new “face” here in the Newsymom community! The Community Action Pathways HUB is an amazing, free resource for pregnant women and new moms.
Is it safe to get the coronavirus vaccine if you’re pregnant?
Experts indicate that pregnant women were excluded from trials for the coronavirus vaccine, so there is little information regarding the safety of the vaccine for
Including You – Tuscarawas County woman publishes children’s book
Thinking about how nervous I would get as a child made me think of all the students I work with, and the different behaviors they
Ohio children going unvaccinated due to fear of COVID-19
(Ohio) – A recent report from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine indicates many children across the state are going without vaccinations due to ongoing fears related
Including You – Services early on can help prevent more intervention later in life
The Tuscarawas County Board of Developmental Disabilities’ Early Intervention Specialists are ready to help families today.
Ohio mother credits ‘Count the Kicks’ app for saving her baby’s life
(Ohio) – When Chrissy Soughton downloaded the Count the Kicks app she had no idea the free app would save her daughter’s life.
The need for child care providers has never been greater!
Coad4kids is an Ohio-based agency that is ready with services and financial support to those interested in becoming a childcare provider.