Woman’s Hospital Awarded Birth Ready+ Designation Woman’s Hospital has earned the Louisiana Birth Ready+ Designation from the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC) for the fourth consecutive year. This designation recognizes birthing facilities for their consistent commitment to healthcare excellence and quality improvement. Woman’s has adopted evidence-based practices and standards in areas such as ongoing hemorrhage risk assessments, time treatment of hypertension, and health equity training, to name a few. ■ womans.org
How Pregnancy Transforms the Brain A study published in Nature Neuroscience reveals how pregnancy trans- forms the brain, reshaping it to support motherhood. Using advanced im- aging, researchers tracked changes from preconception through two years postpartum. They found reductions in gray matter that enhance empathy and caregiving, along with increases in white matter that improve commu- nication between brain regions. These shifts boost emotional adaptability, stress resilience, and maternal bonding. Called “matrescence,” this process is a developmental stage that primes women for parenting. The study highlights that pregnancy doesn’t just grow a baby—it rewires the brain. ■ nature.com
Diapers for All Abilities Brady Crandall’s oldest daughter was born with hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE), a brain injury that can occur before, during, or shortly after birth. As she grew, Crandall recognized a gap in the market for diapers that fit children who are too big for baby diapers and too small for adult-sized ones—so he created Youth Crews. While most baby diapers go up to size 6 or 7, Youth Crews offers sizes 9–11, and is specifically designed for chil- dren living with disabilities. “Youth Crews is more than a diaper brand; it’s a movement dedicated to offer- ing practical support, comfort, and a sense of community for families.” ■ youthcrews.com
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