Real Stories from People Living with Blood Clots
I want to share my experience with blood clots during pregnancy. Though my personal story,…
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While not meant to replace the advice and guidance of doctors on these topics, Mamas Facing Forward endeavors to be a “one stop shop” for moms and moms-to-be who are living with chronic illnesses and have questions or concerns about pregnancy and motherhood. We want to make existing resources easier to find and work towards creating additional resources where they are needed. We want moms with chronic illnesses to know they aren’t alone and that help is available.
Children’s Book Review: When Mommy Is Sick
Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of motherhood with chronic illness is helping your…
Maternal Mental Health Organizations
Worldwide about 10% of pregnant women and 13% of women who have just given birth…
Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance (CAPA): Pregnancy and Parenting Resources
At the age of 14, Laurie Proulx first started showing signs of juvenile idiopathic arthritis.…
Moms Are Some of the Best Advocates, Now It’s Time We Advocate for Them
Remarkable moms are removing barriers to research through their advocacy. This article was written by…
Mama Knows Best: Cooking & Meal Planning
For many moms, it is a time-honored tradition to have this thought on a regular…
MotherToBaby – Medications and More During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
MotherToBaby, a service of the non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), is the nation’s…
Raising Kids When You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis
Parenting is easy, said no one ever. And when you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA),…
Mama Knows Best: Entertaining Toddlers When You Don’t Feel Well
Whether you’re having a flare of your chronic illness or you caught a bug, keeping…
Inaugural Autoimmune Summit – Autoimmunity and Fertility/Pregnancy
The Autoimmune Association recently hosted the first ever Autoimmune Summit on October 15-16, 2021. The…