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Black Maternal Health Week: Working to Prevent Preterm Births

American women are more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than women in other high-income nations. In 2023, there were 18.6 deaths per 100,000 live births. In addition, 1 in 9 Texas children is born prematurely. In the U.S., these rates are higher for Black women and children. …

7 Tips for Breastfeeding Success

Breastmilk is also easier for babies to digest, which can help prevent diarrhea and other stomach problems. Breastfeeding is good for moms, too! It helps burn calories, which can make it easier to lose some of that pregnancy weight. It also can lower a mother’s risk of conditions like arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and even some cancers. …

All About Pyx Health

Whether you’re pregnant, a new mom, recovering from a trip to the emergency room, or experiencing stress and loneliness, everyone can use a little extra support. That’s why Parkland Community Health Plan is happy to offer the free Pyx Health program to our members.…

Member Benefits Spotlight: Breast Pumps for New Moms

A breast pump can be a helpful tool for new moms who are breastfeeding. It allows you to collect your breast milk at any time of day and store it for later use. If you are a member of Parkland Community Health Plan, you can get a breast pump with a prescription from your provider.…

How Intimate Partner Violence Can Affect Pregnant Women – and Their Babies

About 6% of women who have recently given birth experienced emotional, physical, or sexual violence during pregnancy by a current intimate partner. Women who are abused while pregnant may be at higher risk for substance use, depression, and other mental health issues. Severe cases can even result in loss of life – recent studies have found that homicide is a leading cause of death among pregnant women in the United States. …

Mothers and Daughters: Here’s What You Should Know About Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in women. The symptoms can be mild. Sometimes there are no symptoms at all. The good news is that cervical cancer is easy to prevent—especially if you start early. …

Earn Rewards by Visiting the Doctor

Parkland Community Health Plan’s Member Rewards program gives members the chance to earn reward points for completing health and wellness activities. Once you earn the points, you can use them to get gift cards and other items from a rewards catalog.…

Important Facts About Chlamydia

Chlamydia is the most common STI. It infects almost 3 million Americans every year – and 14- to 24-year-olds are most likely to be affected. The good news: chlamydia is treatable – if a person knows they have it. …

How to Exercise Safely During Pregnancy

You will experience many changes throughout the nine months of your pregnancy. Regular exercise will help you to feel your best during all three trimesters.…

Get No-Cost Family Planning Services—and More—from Healthy Texas Women

Managed by Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC), the Healthy Texas Women program offers these benefits to eligible women—at no cost. Are you a woman age 15 or older who needs birth control, family planning, postpartum, or other health care services? Healthy Texas Women can help.…

What New Moms Should Know About Depression

Depression is a medical illness that affects the way you think and how you feel and behave. It is a serious illness that can make it very hard to care for and enjoy your new baby.…

New Moms Are Now Covered for 12 Months After Pregnancy

As of March 1, 2024, Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) has extended its postpartum Medicaid and CHIP coverage from 2 to 12 months of benefits for eligible women.…

What Is Preeclampsia?

When a pregnant woman has preeclampsia, her blood pressure will be too high. This can become a medical emergency. That’s why it’s so important to see your doctor for prenatal exams.…

What Happens During a Prenatal Doctor Visit?

Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. Be sure to go to every recommended prenatal exam. During these visits, your provider will support you—every step of the way. …

How to Do a Self-Exam for Breast Cancer

Self-exams for breast cancer are important because they can help you to find unusual bumps, dimples or painful areas early. These changes can be so minor that you don’t notice them.…

Quick Facts About Pregnancy

Do you want to get pregnant? Or do you want to avoid getting pregnant? Either way, it’s important to learn as much as you can about how your body works. This is good information to share with your daughters. Ready to learn? Take a few minutes to read through these quick facts about pregnancy. …

How to Prevent Preterm Labor

A full-term pregnancy is 40 weeks. When your baby is born after the 37th week of pregnancy, they have a chance to develop as fully as possible before birth. However, if you go into labor and give birth before your 37th week of pregnancy, your baby will be considered “premature” or “preterm.”…

What to Eat—and Not Eat—When You’re Expecting

Every day, you should try to get the nutrients your body needs so you can be as healthy as possible during your pregnancy. Keep reading for tips on which food and supplements provide these important vitamins and minerals.…

How to Stay Healthy After Giving Birth

After your baby is born, the first days and weeks back home can be exhausting. It’s important to take extra-good care of yourself as you recover from childbirth. …

The Health Benefits of Breastfeeding

If you’re getting ready to welcome a new baby, you might be thinking about breastfeeding.…

10 Health Tips for First-Time Mothers

After those long months of pregnancy, your baby is here at last! Take a look at the tips below for ideas to ease the first few weeks and months of motherhood.…

Black Maternal Health Week: Doing Our Part to Help Prevent Premature Births

In observation of Black Maternal Health Week, Parkland Community Health Plan (PCHP), in partnership with Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation (PCCI) want to highlight our efforts in Dallas to prevent preterm births, which is especially impactful on women in under-served communities. …

What is the Dallas Healthy Start Program?

The Dallas Healthy Start program is an in-home service that aims to reduce infant deaths, preterm, and low-weight births. The staff is made up of English and Spanish-speaking community health workers…

Developing Pregnancy & Parenting Skills with Lisa Summers & Nolana Johnson

For first-time mothers, there are lots of questions about pregnancy and birth. Lisa Summers and Nolana Johnson, registered nurses at Parkland Health understand this and offer…

What Are the Benefits of Breastfeeding? Valencia Moore Explains

For generations, breastfeeding has sustained life. In addition to its many health benefits there can also be difficulties and challenges for new mothers. In this video, Valencia Moore, RN, IBCLC shares tips. …