Sarah Gleeson, from Cork, was shocked when she was diagnosed with gestational diabetes during her first pregnancy seven years ago. 'I've always been health conscious, and we'd been trying to get pregnant for about 10 months, so I was very conscious of my diet,' she says.
This investment marks an exciting new chapter. We're proud of the impact we've made so far, and this funding will allow us to build awareness and reach more women and families with clinically-backed support. We're focused on scaling while staying true to our purpose.
A recent French study found that a specific species of bacteria can improve maternal behavior in stressed rat mothers. The researchers stressed the rats by putting them in the rat equivalent of a crowded subway car. The stressed rat moms neglected their newborns. But when the scientists put Lactobacillus reuteri into their water, normal maternal behavior was restored.
We don't have paid family leave in this country or subsidized child care, and maternal mortality rates remain alarmingly high - a reality she believes that the administration should be prioritizing over population incentives.
"A minute later, the doctor lets me know that they're doing CPR on her. I'm making the decision, 'Am I going to the ICU to be with my wife or am I staying with my newborn little baby?'"
Hochul's plan aims to improve maternal and infant health by providing financial support to pregnant welfare recipients, reflecting a positive step for vulnerable households.
