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Annual Dr. Visits

Women of all ages should check-in with their Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Primary Care Physician at least once a year to receive updates regarding their reproductive health.

Proper Nutrition and Vitamin Intake

Nutrition for women in the pre-pregnancy and pregnancy stages are similar. All women should take a daily multi-vitamin. Both women who are actively conceiving and pregnant should take a prenatal vitamin daily. All women should consume a healthy diet.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormone imbalance that affects about 1 in 10 women. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome occurs when there tiny cysts, or little sacs, on the ovaries. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is one of the leading causes of female infertility, affecting 6% to 12% of women.

Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow from the muscle tissue of the uterus. Fibroids can vary in size. By the age of 50 years old, fibroids will impact 20 to 80 percent of all women.

Subchorionic Hemorrhage

Subchorionic hemorrhage also known as hematomas are a cause of bleeding during pregnancy. Subchorionic hemorrhages happen when the placenta detaches from the original site of implantation.

Subchorionic hemorrhages affects the chorionic membranes. These lift apart and form another sac between the placenta and the uterus. The movement and resulting blood clots are what cause this type of bleeding.

Miscarriage

Miscarriage (also called early pregnancy loss) is when a baby dies in the womb (uterus) before 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Stillbirth

Stillbirth is the loss of a baby between the 20th week of pregnancy.

Stillbirth is also classified according to the length of pregnancy:

20 to 27 weeks: early stillbirth
28 to 36 weeks: late stillbirth
after 37 weeks: term stillbirth

PPROM

Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) is a rupture (breaking open) of the membranes (amniotic sac) before 37 weeks in pregnancy.

Incompetent Cervix

Incompetent cervix, also called cervical insufficiency occurs when weak cervical tissue causes premature birth or the loss of an otherwise healthy pregnancy.

Cerclages

Cerclages are tools used to treat incompetent cervix in women. These treatments come in two forms: trans-vaginal and trans-abdominal. Depending on the form of the cerclage it can be placed before or during pregnancy.

Preeclampsia

Preeclampsia is a condition during pregnancy where there is a sudden rise in blood pressure which poses a threat to the mother and unborn child.

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a procedure used to treat infertility. Depending on the reasons for infertility, IUI can be coordinated with your normal cycle or with fertility medications.

In Vitro Fertilization is a sequence of procedures used to treat infertility. IVF involves fertilization of an egg and sperm.

Midwives and Doulas

Midwives are trained professionals who help women to give birth and maintain good health before and after pregnancy.

A doula is an individual who provides support and advocacy to a birthing mother, her partner, and her baby. This support is not medical but instead more emotional.

Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE)

Amniotic fluid embolism also known as AFE is a life-threatening, unexpected birth complication that can affect both mother and baby. Amniotic fluid embolism is occurs when there is an acute and rapid collapse of mother and/or baby as a result of an allergic-like reaction to amniotic fluid entering the maternal circulatory system.

Postpartum Recovery

The first six weeks after you have given birth via vaginal or c-section is considered the "recovery period." Full recovery from pregnancy and childbirth can vary from weeks to months.

The postpartum recovery is deemed as an extremely important time for the mother in reference to physical, mental, and emotional health.

Postpartum Hemorrhage

Postpartum hemorrhage is heavy internal or external bleeding after the birth of a baby. It can lead to shock and death if not treated immediately.

There are two types of blood clots that women may experience after childbirth:

Clots that are passed through the vagina in the days after birth, which are from the shedding of the womb’s lining and the detachment of the placenta.

Clots that happen inside the body’s veins — these are rare but can be life-threatening.

Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression is a form of depression that happens in a woman after she has given birth. It can vary from moderate to severe.

Postpartum depression can occur soon after delivery or up to a year later. Majority of the time, it postpartum depression will happen within the first 3 months after childbirth delivery.

SHARED VALUE

"Striving to create a world in which every baby and mother receives the right to intervention, protection, and survival."

SONYA GIBSON-DIXON & SANTORIA HARMON

Our Focus

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Welcome to L.E.N.D.

The purpose of the L.E.N.D. Board of Directors is to assist in providing management advice about the direction of the company and initiatives. The board members' experience in the fields of women's health and maternal wellness are valuable assets in our fight against neonatal and maternal loss of life.

Our Mission

Celebrate a Mother

Board of Directors

Our Company

L.E.N.D. is a neonatal loss organization created to inform, educate, and decrease the amount of infant and maternal mortality that occur.

L.E.N.D.'s company objectives and goals are to create social stability and awareness on neonatal child loss, create a venue of advocacy for appropriate reproductive treatment, prenatal treatment, and neonatal treatment, advocate for a society whereby all babies and mothers will have equal rights and opportunities of survival, improve access to quality and appropriate health resources and treatments, and increase awareness around neonatal child loss and prevention through community/international projects, lectures, and legislation.

Executive Directors

Sonya Gibson-Dixon

Sonya Gibson-Dixon is a Founder and Executive Director of L.E.N.D. Sonya Gibson-Dixon is a Wife, Mother, Teacher, Author, and Owner of Spoken Hearts, LLC. Sonya Gibson-Dixon is a native of Chicago Illinois. She currently resides in Baltimore, MD.

www.spokenheartspublishing.com

Santoria Harmon

Santoria Harmon is a Founder and Executive Director of L.E.N.D. Santoria Harmon is a Wife, Mother, Healthcare Professional, and Owner of Santoria's Events, LLC. Santoria Harmon is a native of San Diego, California. She currently resides in Dallas, Texas.