Save Yourself Mama - Ivy Cocuzzi - Bog

Finally! A guide that places mother at the center, giving birthing persons the power and tools they need to navigate the beautiful journey to motherhood, and ensuring the focus is on what and who is truly important...Mama.
Save Yourself Mama provides the essential tools mothers, especially mothers of color who are disproportionately affected will need in order to navigate alarming situations that may occur during pregnancy and childbirth. Heart breaking personal experiences and stories shared by the author as a Physician associate, new mother, friend, daughter and granddaughter who has experienced loss to maternal morbidity and mortality helps mothers feel seen, understood, empowered, and hopeful, not scared, or powerless.
Community and family members can now better understand their roles - the important parts they play in safeguarding the health and safety of all mothers, especially those with inadequate support, low socioeconomic status, or marginalized situations. This practical and resourceful guide allows mothers to remain hopeful and know it is possible to thrive and not just survive - and to have a safe pregnancy even while help is on the way. Save Yourself Mama will teach you how to:
¿Understand the statistics of maternal mortality

¿Recognize the top ten symptoms and notice if something goes wrong

¿Understand what can happen when signs are ignored, and your voice is not heard
¿Make sure you are seen and understood in the healthcare setting

¿Understand your health risks and learn how to prevent them in certain cases
¿Tell your medical story... and so much more.
This resourceful guide provides essential tools to help all mothers recognize their risks before, during, and after pregnancy. With personal stories, actionable steps, and essential resources. Get your copy today and secure a safe and healthy pregnancy for you and your family!
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