10 OCHSNER HEALTH FACILITIES RECEIVE 2024 BIRTH READY DESIGNATION The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC) recently recognized 10 Ochsner Health and Ochsner partner facilities that have achieved 2024 Birth Ready Des- ignation for committing to better birth outcomes for mothers in Louisiana. ■ ochsner.org
MOSQUITOES LOVE PREGNANT WOMEN
Being pregnant in the summer has a lot of cons––it’s hot, you’re sweating a bunch, and the mosquitoes seem to come to you in droves. If you’re a Louisiana native, you know the summers (and mosquitoes) here are no joke. However, did you know that your pregnancy actually attracts mosquitoes more than normal? It’s true, mosqui- toes love pregnant women. So if you ever thought that they were specifical- ly seeking you out––you’d be correct.
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STOP USING THESE NEWBORN LOUNGERS If you’ve ever purchased a pillow or newborn lounger–pay atten- tion. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and The Boppy Company of Golden, Colorado, there is a recall for Boppy Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers, and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers. These newborn loungers were recalled due to risks associ- ated with infant suffocation, if they roll, move, or are placed on the lounger in a way that obstructs breathing. The Newborn Loungers have not been legal for sale since they were recalled. ■ cpsc.gov
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