Hawaii Protects Native Midwives in Legal Settlement “We finally have a way forward to protect and pass down our sacred practices,” a Maui-based midwife said.

Hawaii Protects Native Midwives in Legal Settlement

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Pap smears screen for cervical cancer ... NOT for STIs, yeast, or BV. If you want full testing, say so explicitly.

Cramps so bad you can’t work aren’t normal. Painful periods deserve answers. #Endometriosis #PeriodPain

Study: Perimenopausal Symptoms Are More Severe, Begin Earlier in Women with ADHD More than half of women with ADHD experience debilitating symptoms of perimenopause compared to one-third of women without ADHD, finds a new population-based study.

More than half of women with #ADHD experience debilitating symptoms of perimenopause compared to one-third of women without ADHD, finds a new population-based study.

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#ADHDWomen #Perimenopause #WomenHealth #HealthResearch #WomenWithADHD

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If you’re a Black woman navigating any stage of #perimenolause #menopause, this may be the space you crave.

Choose you

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New Yorkers, the law is clear: if you have an EBT balance, a store that accepts SNAP must allow you to use your card.

Follow these instructions and file a complaint with my office if you are denied: ag.ny.gov/consumer-complaint

Healthcare shouldn’t depend on your ZIP code, your income, or your governor’s beliefs.

#perimenopause #menopause isn’t a test. There’s no grade, no gold star, no perfect way through. Just your way.

✨✨New Chapter Publication in a New Book✨✨

Special thanks to my Co-Author, Co-Editors & Springer Publisher

Chapter 12. Intersectional Drivers of Mental Health Inequities By Karen A. Scott, MD, MPH, FACOG & Sung-Jae Lee, Ph.D

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The original research & third-party research support of @projectex.me & @dragonfire.health welcome support! Donors, grantwriters, study participants, research leads, assistants & more. We’re the ones we’ve been waiting for. Contact us to learn more & get involved! DragonFire.Health #MedSky #Health

non-racist, pro-Black Reproductive Justice is so important and so is Universal healthcare

We have everything it takes

But they would rather continue our genocide and eugenics policies

The birth of the climate doula In Florida, a new pilot program teaches doulas how to prepare pregnant people for hurricanes, flooding, and extreme heat — addressing a growing climate and maternal health crisis.

Doulas are being seen as an important piece to the maternal health puzzle, particularly for Black women, who have higher maternal mortality rates. In Florida, they are also being trained to better prepare patients for the climate crisis.

Enter the climate doula:

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Menopause, without the noise We’re talking about it, in your inbox every Tuesday.

I am SO excited that tomorrow we launch our new newsletter about all things perimenopause, menopause, and the culture of aging. For the next 12 weeks, I’ll be in your inbox weekly talking symptoms, research, + what it means to age in our society today. Subscribe today!

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Many have reported improved sleep and period experiences with (vegan) Meno-Chill by @blackgirlvitamins.bsky.social

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A Journey Through Medicine, Genetics, and Storytelling: The Inspiring Path of JaVe Bonner Inspired by her personal experiences with the health care system, Narrative Medicine alum JaVe Bonner is working on an app for family health history collection.

Here’s the full article!

I had a great weekend but I am VERY glad to be in my bed.

Let me go sign up lmaoo 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

Once I hit 40, its over for y'all

ill be doing a lot of complaining lmaooo

we hear the We Do Not Care Club accepts advance memberships 🧡

( IG: @justbeingmelani )

#WDNC #WeDoNotCareClub #hormonalhealth #hormonalhumor #humor #justbeingmelani

My mate sent me a link to JustbeingMelani and her We Do Not Care Club on TikTok and I swear to god I have never felt so seen. I have my new hero.

My face has always been using its outside voice. 😂

(From @justbeingmelani on Instagram)

“We do not care to explain everything. If we’re pointing and snapping our fingers at something, then follow our hand and figure out what we trying to say.”

#JustBeingMelani

Black woman stating we don't care

I am a fully registered member of the We Do Not Care Club. She speaks to my entire soul. Please go see her ORIGINAL account cause I'm seeing how we can't have nothing for ourselves per usual.
#justbeingmelani

hear, hear!

First rule of #menstruation #perimenopause #menoause Club: You talk about it.
Second rule: You talk about it.
Silence helps no one.
Let’s normalise the conversation, for every body, every background.

Many Black and Brown people are told they are “too young” for #perimenopause #menopause, delaying diagnosis and care. Menopause doesn’t follow Western timelines. Decolonising menopause means recognising diverse experiences and improving education for all.

Listen, the bit about the unpolished big toe, I felt that in my SOUL 😂

Love this lady! Love that Black women are sharing their experiences with perimenopause too! GenX and Millennials, we got next!