Where do I start if I’m interested in making or updating advance care planning documents?
Uncategorized
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Things to consider when preparing advance care planning documents: 1) Who would you trust to enact your wishes on your behalf? 2) What matters to you? Time, people, hobbies, something else? 3) What type of medical interventions are acceptable to you and in what setting? HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH YOUR PEOPLE! Ensure your documents Read more…
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
Can I breastfeed my baby if I have COVID-19 or think I might?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Depends whom you ask. š tl;dr: The American Academy of Pediatrics’ April 2 guidance recommends separating infected mom & baby while mom is ill, and supporting mom to pump milk for bottle-feeding the baby. WHO, CDC, and Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine say it’s ok for infected mom & baby to stay together and breastfeed, Read more…
A: Things to consider when preparing advance care planning documents: 1) Who would you trust to enact your wishes on your behalf? 2) What matters to you? Time, people, hobbies, something else? 3) What type of medical interventions are acceptable to you and in what setting? HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH YOUR PEOPLE! Ensure your documents Read more…
When can we restart society?
ReopeningLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
Can I breastfeed my baby if I have COVID-19 or think I might?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Depends whom you ask. š tl;dr: The American Academy of Pediatrics’ April 2 guidance recommends separating infected mom & baby while mom is ill, and supporting mom to pump milk for bottle-feeding the baby. WHO, CDC, and Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine say it’s ok for infected mom & baby to stay together and breastfeed, Read more…
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
Can I breastfeed my baby if I have COVID-19 or think I might?
Families/Kids Infection and SpreadAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Depends whom you ask. š tl;dr: The American Academy of Pediatrics’ April 2 guidance recommends separating infected mom & baby while mom is ill, and supporting mom to pump milk for bottle-feeding the baby. WHO, CDC, and Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine say it’s ok for infected mom & baby to stay together and breastfeed, Read more…
A: Depends whom you ask. š tl;dr: The American Academy of Pediatrics’ April 2 guidance recommends separating infected mom & baby while mom is ill, and supporting mom to pump milk for bottle-feeding the baby. WHO, CDC, and Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine say it’s ok for infected mom & baby to stay together and breastfeed, Read more…
