The Southern Oregon Birth Connections Financial Aid Fund provides opportunities for women and their families in Jackson and Josephine counties, who are in need of financial support to access prenatal, birth, and postpartum services. The goal of this program is to support women and their families in gaining access to services in our region’s communities….
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Thank You to Our Community for Coming to Our 3rd Annual Fall Family Fair on Sunday, November 3rd!!!
To all of our beautiful community who came out this past Sunday to the Ashland Springs Hotel to participate in our 3rd Annual Fall Family Fair, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!! We truly appreciate your support and hope that you enjoyed yourselves and came away with more knowledge of the kinds of resources available…
Southern Oregon Birth Connections at Ashland’s Fourth of July Parade
This was the first year that the Southern Oregon Birth Connections made an appearance at the City of Ashland’s Fourth of July Parade. We Had a great turn out from members. Additionally, we would like to thank all of those who supported us along the parade route!
Changes in the diagnosis of gestational diabetes and what you can do to change your risk
With the release of the American Diabetes Association changes in the guidelines for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes, many more women are likely to have this diagnosis. This is due in part to recommendations to screen women for pre-existing diabetes that has yet to be diagnosed, as well as decreasing the cut off limits for women when they…
Coffee, caffeine and pregnancy: The new research
A recent study published in Biomedical Central by Sengpiel and colleagues has found an association between coffee consumption and increased pregnancy length (5-8 hours / 100 mg caffeine). Additionally, there was also an association between caffeine intake from all possible sources (coffee, tea, chocolate) and delivering babies with low birth weight and at increased risk…