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This month we are celebrating fathers, so our poll provides you with the opportunity to post special memories of your dad. Your posts will be available at columbiacenter.org, with a link in next month’s Mom e-news.
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This issue’s poll is closed.
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Parents will enjoy Springfield’s new lullabye CD
By Ann Grauer, LCCE, FACCE, CD(DONA)
Rick Springfield’s “My Precious Little One” offers parents soothing music that is easy on their ears, without being boring. So many times lullaby CDs are saccharine-sweet and parents grow tired of them easily. Springfield's new offering will be one that you may use for yourself, long after your own baby is no longer a baby.
Order Rick Springfield’s “My Precious Little One” from Amazon.
Ann Grauer, LCCE, FACCE, CD(DONA) is Columbia Center’s Doula Services Coordinator and a childbirth educator. |
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A healthy glow
By Dr. Kathryn Kostic, OB GYN
Like everyone, pregnant women should be careful about sun exposure. It’s not that pregnant women are more sensitive to the sun; women taking birth control pills are equally sensitive. The real issue is that skin cancer is a risk for everyone.
Sometimes pregnant women have questions about the safety of sunscreens or self-tanning products and the impact chemicals being absorbed through the skin. There is no data that shows they are not safe, but the fact is there is not much data available. What we do know is that exposure to the sun puts everyone at risk for skin cancer, the most common cancer in the world.
I recommend that everyone get in the habit of putting sunscreen on your face daily, and using it more frequently on any exposed skin when you plan to be outside. Your children will pick up your habits. What a great lesson to give to your children.
Sunscreen needs to be reapplied every two hours when you’re outdoors in order to be effective. Regarding self-tanning lotions, we really don’t know much about their effect. Why take any unnecessary risk?
An alternative to using chemical-based suntan lotions is to block the sun. Creams like zinc oxide block sun’s rays but don’t introduce chemicals your body may absorb. Clothes and hats are also effective in blocking the sun. The company RIT has a product that can be washed into your clothes to increase their blockage of sunrays. Surf shops also sell clothes that block the sun and are great to wear over swimsuits when you’re in the water. They are cool enough that children like them, too.
Because you’re pregnant, you may be more health conscious. This would be a great time to develop the lifelong habit of protecting yourself from the risk of skin cancer. Your healthy glow should come from pregnancy, not sunburn.
Dr. Kathryn Kostic practices obstetrics and gynecology, with offices in Mequon and Port Washington. |
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Calendar of Events
Click here for an extended list of our Calendar of Events
June
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Sibling Preparation Class, Saturday 9:30 – 11:30 am* |
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Childbirth and Early Parenting Series (third in a series of six Mondays; runs through July 13), Mondays 6:30–8:45 pm# |
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Beyond the Baby Blues Support Group, Tuesday 10:00 – 11:30 am (Registration required. Call 262.241.7778 and speak with Rose.) |
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Childbirth and Early Parenting Series (first in a series of six Tuesdays; runs through July 21), Tuesdays 6:30–8:45 pm# |
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*Registration required.
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News
Look for us at the Cedarburg Strawberry Festival
Columbia Center’s Diaper Changing & Infant Feeding Area will be at the Cedarburg Strawberry Festival in historic downtown Cedarburg on June 27 & 28.
Columbia Center supports Advocates of Ozaukee
In honor of our dedicated nurses, Columbia Center donated $500 to Advocates of Ozaukee to support its mission to end domestic and sexual violence.
Meet the Baby Docs at Columbia Center
Mark your calendar for July 16 for this informal gathering for expectant and new parents, pediatricians and family physicians. Learn more and register online.
Coming soon
Watch for our upcoming program this Fall on immunizations. |
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