Postpartum psychosis is a rare but serious mental health condition that can cause hallucinations, delusions and dramatic changes in behavior after childbirth. Here’s what to know about its symptoms, risk factors and treatment.
Category: HEALTHY LIVING
Posted inReproductive Health-
Wildfire smoke is now the primary pollutant affecting pregnancy, study shows
A new study of more than 64 million pregnancies found that rising wildfire smoke pollution is offsetting decades of cleaner air, increasing the risk of preterm birth, low birth weight, and other pregnancy complications.
Posted inMental Health
Why Thousands of Ohio Children Can’t Access Mental Health Care Despite Having Insurance
Many Ohio families are struggling to find affordable mental health care for their children. A new study highlights how cost, insurance and provider shortages are leaving kids without the support they need.
Posted inEQUITY
Proposed Federal Grant Rule Sparks Concern Over Maternal and Reproductive Healthcare
Democratic governors say proposed changes to federal grants would harm reproductive healthcare Kelcie Moseley-Morris for the Ohio Capital Journal A coalition of 23 state governors and the governor of Guam, all Democrats, submitted a joint comment to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget on Monday objecting to a proposed rule that would drastically change […]
Posted inCleveland
Residents and Partnerships Build Up Cleveland’s Food System
It’s summertime harvest season, and local farmers’ markets are in full swing. Lingering effects of tariffs on household incomes and reduced government food benefits are sending families to farmers’ markets and Community Supported Agriculture programs for fresh and affordable foods. Droves of shoppers boost urban farms and gardens in Northeast Ohio facing federal funding cuts […]
Posted inSports
Serena Williams’ Wimbledon Return Is Bigger Than Tennis—It’s a Win for Black Mothers
Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon, using her comeback to inspire her daughters and reshape conversations about motherhood in sports.
Posted inEQUITY
Polycystic ovary syndrome, also known as PCOS, has a new name
PCOS has officially been renamed PMOS, or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, to better reflect the condition’s impact on hormonal and metabolic health. Experts say the change could lead to earlier diagnosis and better care for Black women disproportionately affected by the condition.
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Stealthing Laws Gain National Attention What It Means for Women in Ohio
Stealthing laws are gaining attention nationwide but where does Ohio stand Here is what women need to know about consent, safety, and the law
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Nearly 1 in 4 people seeking abortions out of state chose Illinois. Here’s why.
by Kelcie Moseley-Morris, Ohio Capital JournalApril 16, 2026 At Family Planning Associates in Chicago, in the office where staff take phone calls from potential abortion patients, a U.S. map colored in with red and green dry-erase markers notes the latest status of abortion access in every state. The map can change at any time. In […]
Posted inFitness
Women Are Trying Vibration Plates for Weight Loss. But Do They Actually Work?
Vibration plates are all over social media, promising weight loss, better balance, and anti-aging benefits in just minutes a day. But are they worth the hype? Experts break it down for us.