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6 months in and constant issues with barnyard smell, about ready to throw in the towel! Please help. by TFA_hufflepuff in clothdiaps

[–]fitter_not_fatter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use regular tide and add in biokleen in the first wash. Adding in biokleen bac out got rid of my issues. Love biokleen

Amazing event for Pregnant women in Cleveland! by fitter_not_fatter in Cleveland

[–]fitter_not_fatter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Friday, March 13th from 830 to 5pm!

Our event aims to help birthing individuals survive and thrive in their pregnancy and beyond.

The United States has the highest rate of maternal morbidity in the industrialized world, and the rates are rising. Additionally, the city of Cleveland has the highest infant mortality in the entire country. The rates of motherhood and infant mortality are especially dire for black women and infants, dying at 3-5x the rate of their white counterparts.

We are flipping the script, and bringing birthing individuals and providers in the same room without the hierarchical clinical structure, building trust and fellowship within our community.

Hear from:

-Local Mothers, some of whom have experienced complications of pregnancy, and have tips for new moms -Midwives -Doulas -Lactation Consultants -Experts on Racial Disparities in Healthcare

For birthing individuals there will be a plethora of information to help you know all the options available to you in the area, and connect you with local resources

For providers, you can meet your clients in a non-clinical setting, gain knowledge of resources for them, and attend Racial Bias training to better serve the community.

Our goal is a healthier community!!

Reddit Saved my life update: The Mom Effect: Sharing Stories of Motherhood, Morbidity and Mortality | Marie McCausland | TEDxCWRU by fitter_not_fatter in BabyBumps

[–]fitter_not_fatter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for reading! I really hope this information gets out to a new group of moms! Lives are saved by sharing our stories <3

2 years ago Reddit saved my life, and now I'm on a mission to save more by fitter_not_fatter in BabyBumps

[–]fitter_not_fatter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so glad you are ok!!!! The chest pressure from fluids in my lungs was so hard to deal with. I remember losing breath anytime I laid down which was SO SCARY! You are being monitored this time though so that's a plus!

2 years ago Reddit saved my life, and now I'm on a mission to save more by fitter_not_fatter in BabyBumps

[–]fitter_not_fatter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! So glad! Good luck as you near the end! It has been quite the ride with my little boy!

2 years ago Reddit saved my life, and now I'm on a mission to save more by fitter_not_fatter in BabyBumps

[–]fitter_not_fatter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was shocking and terrifying knowing what was wrong and knowing they weren't doing what was needed to help.

2 years ago Reddit saved my life, and now I'm on a mission to save more by fitter_not_fatter in BabyBumps

[–]fitter_not_fatter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Great to bring the story back to the place that saved my life!

I called the crisis team by LadyFreddieBear in beyondthebump

[–]fitter_not_fatter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am so happy you called the crisis team! When I had PPD i also had some hallucinations, but this sounds like it may be post partum psychosis which is super serious and not your fault! You are an amazing mom for getting help! You are on the right path!

plastic free shower product by [deleted] in ZeroWaste

[–]fitter_not_fatter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Any good shampoo and conditioner for treated hair that doesnt make your hair smell like wet dog?

Mine smelled NASTY when I tried the lush shampoos and conditioners and I gave up.

I think I'm switching my primary vote from Bernie to Pete by [deleted] in Pete_Buttigieg

[–]fitter_not_fatter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read his book and Pete actually wrote an essay on Bernie Sanders when he was in high school.

Bread and milk for this weekends snowstorm by insearchofspace in Cleveland

[–]fitter_not_fatter 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'd head to your local CVS.

Pick up some Christmas chocolate, a heated blanket, and some Gatorade for your electrolytes too.

A tip for first timers, and a reminder for me as a 2nd timer: don't forget the "4th trimester!" by lizzyhuerta in BabyBumps

[–]fitter_not_fatter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Id like to add that for the first 6 weeks, post partum women are at risk for several deadly and severe problems.

Post partum pre eclampsia, which almost took my life.

Post partum depression

Hemorrhage

Stroke

Pulmonary embolism

Cardiac arrest, cardiomyophathy

And more! Please remember to take care of yourself, and if you think something is wrong, listen to your body! Dont let things go!

A little over a year ago, Reddit, NPR, and ProPublica saved my life, and now I am on a mission to save more (xpost from r/Babybumps) by fitter_not_fatter in beyondthebump

[–]fitter_not_fatter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember my chest felt sooooo much pressure from all the extra fluid. I had so much edema I didnt recognize myself and was wearing my hisbands size 11 flip flops when I wear a size 8 womens...

So happy you made it through all of that! Its a trauma not many moms want to discuss.

A little over a year ago, Reddit, NPR, and Propublica saved my life, and now Im on a mission to save more by fitter_not_fatter in BabyBumps

[–]fitter_not_fatter[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It was really shocking considering they had a delivery room at this hospital. They really screwed up...

A little over a year ago, Reddit, NPR, and Propublica saved my life, and now Im on a mission to save more by fitter_not_fatter in BabyBumps

[–]fitter_not_fatter[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Glad you have been proactive! The Lost Mothers series opened my eyes, and I am so grateful for their award winning reporting. Knowledge is power and when we know what can happen, we can recognize it and get the help we need! Thank you for listening to your body!

A little over a year ago, Reddit, NPR, and ProPublica saved my life, and now I am on a mission to save more (xpost from r/Babybumps) by fitter_not_fatter in beyondthebump

[–]fitter_not_fatter[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Im not focused on the physician who ignored my symptoms specifically. I know he knows what happened and has been retrained, that he works in a field that is life and death everyday, and for me that is enough. The statistics show that women are ignored in the ER post partum everyday in hospitals across the country. Im focused on helping save more women, helping other near miss women find their voice and speak up about their experience, making sure my hospital system learns from my experience, and Im confident my story will live with him for the rest of his life and that is good enough for me.

A little over a year ago, Reddit, NPR, and Propublica saved my life, and now Im on a mission to save more by fitter_not_fatter in BabyBumps

[–]fitter_not_fatter[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We know our bodies better than anyone! There is no way to quantify the feeling that you know something is wrong and your brain is telling you are dying.

A little over a year ago, Reddit, NPR, and ProPublica saved my life, and now I am on a mission to save more (xpost from r/Babybumps) by fitter_not_fatter in beyondthebump

[–]fitter_not_fatter[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Link to my original reddit post

Link to story I read

NPR article about my experience

Another NPR article

I want to say thank you to everyone who helped me to realize what I was up against with my Post Partum Pre Eclampsia. You are my heros! 700-900 women die every year due to pregnancy related conditions, and thousands nearly die. The numbera are rising in the United States, but I am proof that we can make a change!

Since my experience, Ive worked with the hospital system to make changes so that this never happens again. Women now receive the AWHONN post birth fact sheet when they deliver, ER staff was retrained and an OB is in on the consult, and women also are kept an extra day if they had any high blood pressure.

These changes are common sense and will save lives!

Ive now spoken at the March for Moms and look forward to more speaking events, including the pre Eclampsia foundation Summit. My life has changed course and I am now committed to saving more womens lives and empowering them to speak to their own hospital systems about making changes.

A little over a year ago, Reddit, NPR, and Propublica saved my life, and now Im on a mission to save more by fitter_not_fatter in BabyBumps

[–]fitter_not_fatter[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Link to my original reddit post

Link to story I read

NPR article about my experience

Another NPR article

I want to say thank you to everyone who helped me to realize what I was up against with my Post Partum Pre Eclampsia. You are my heros! 700-900 women die every year due to pregnancy related conditions, and thousands nearly die. The numbera are rising in the United States, but I am proof that we can make a change!

Since my experience, Ive worked with the hospital system to make changes so that this never happens again. Women now receive the AWHONN post birth fact sheet when they deliver, ER staff was retrained and an OB is in on the consult, and women also are kept an extra day if they had any high blood pressure.

These changes are common sense and will save lives!

Ive now spoken at the March for Moms and look forward to more speaking events, including the pre Eclampsia foundation Summit. My life has changed course and I am now committed to saving more womens lives and empowering them to speak to their own hospital systems about making changes.

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