First Breath

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) populations are faced with disproportionate amounts of historical trauma and displacement that can challenge their ability to thrive in their environments. However, culture, community, and connection are pillars that support and uplift BIPOC individuals in the face of oppression and systemic racism.
BIPOC mental health resources:

Poblaciones afroamericanas, indígenas, y de personas de color (BIPOC por sus siglas en inglés) son enfrentadas con cantidades desproporcionadas de trauma y desplazamiento histórica que puede desafiar su habilidad a crecer muy bien en sus ambientes. Sin embargo, cultura, comunidad y conexión son pilares que apoyan y elevan individuos BIPOC mientras enfrente a opresión y racismo sistémico.
Recursos de salud mental de BIPOC: https://mhanational.org/recursos-en-espanol

Celebrate Independence Day with Health!
This Independence Day, celebrate freedom by making healthy choices for you and your baby! Quitting to***co and avoiding other substances during pregnancy can lead to a healthier future. Enjoy the celebration!

¡Celebre día de la independencia con salud!
¡Este día de la independencia, celebre libertad por hacer decisiones saludables para usted y su bebé!
Dejar de usar tabaco y evitar otras sustancias durante el embarazo puede provocar un futuro más sano. ¡Disfrute la celebración!

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Summer get-togethers often include food, which means it’s an important time to focus on food safety to avoid risk of food contamination and possible food poisoning.
For information about holiday food safety, visit the Wisconsin Department of Health Services food safety webpage, at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/nutrition/safety.htm

Las reuniones de verano a menudo incluyen comida, lo que significa que es un momento importante para centrarse en la seguridad alimentaria para evitar el riesgo de contaminación alimentaria y posibles intoxicaciones alimentarias. Para obtener información sobre seguridad alimentaria durante las vacaciones, visite la página web de seguridad alimentaria:
https://www.fda.gov/consumers/free-publications-women/seguridad-alimentaria-en-el-hogar-food-safety-home

LGBQT+ mental health and pregnancy:
Support during pregnancy is a priority, regardless of relationship type or status. A strong support system can include a partner, family, or friends. It's crucial to care for the mental health of a person who is pregnant during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Studies show that rates of postpartum depression tend to be higher in LGBTQ+ families. LGBTQ+ adults have a higher likelihood of experiencing a mental health condition than heterosexual adults.
Your healthcare provider can discuss and recommend treatment options that are safe during pregnancy.

Salud mental y embarazo en la comunidad LGBTQ+:
El apoyo durante el embarazo es una prioridad, independientemente del tipo o estado de la relación. Un sólido sistema de apoyo puede incluir a una pareja, familia o amigos. Es crucial cuidar la salud mental de una persona embarazada durante el embarazo y el período postparto.
Estudios muestran que las tasas de depresión postparto tienden a ser más altas en familias LGBTQ+. Los adultos LGBTQ+ tienen una mayor probabilidad de experimentar una condición de salud mental que los adultos heterosexuales.
Su proveedor de atención médica puede discutir y recomendar opciones de tratamiento que sean seguras durante el embarazo.

You are not alone. National Maternal Mental Health Hotline can help - Call or text 1-833-852-6262.

Usted no está solo. Línea Nacional de Asistencia a la Salud Mental Materna - Llama o manda un mensaje 1-833-852-6262.

Sun Safety
As the warm weather continues, days become longer and sunnier and we are spending more time outdoors.
This summer, practice sun safety by wearing sunscreen, seeking shade, and wearing protective clothing and accessories like sunglasses, brimmed hats, and shirts with long sleeves.
For more information about how you and your family can stay safe in the sun, visit https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/sun-safety.htm

Seguridad solar
Con el clima cálido continúa, los días se hacen más largos y soleados y pasamos más tiempo al aire libre. Este verano, practique la seguridad solar usando protector solar, buscando sombra y usando ropa y accesorios protectores como gafas de sol, sombreros de ala ancha y camisas de manga larga.
Para obtener más información sobre cómo usted y su familia pueden mantenerse seguros bajo el sol, visite https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/sun-protection/espanol

Did you know...? / ¿Usted sabía que…?

About 1 in 6 LGBTQ+ folks smoke ci******es, often menthols.
Aproximadamente 1 de cada 6 personas LGBTQ+ fuma ci*******os, a menudo mentolados.

If you or someone you love wants to quit or cut down on their to***co or other substance use, contact First Breath today!
Si usted o alguien a quien ama desea dejar de fumar o reducir el consumo de tabaco u otras sustancias, ¡contacte a First Breath hoy mismo!

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Success Story/Caso éxitoso
My advice is life happens, it's ok to relapse and start over but it's not ok to stop trying until you're able to quit for good. I have decided to spend the time I usually smoke with my children.

Mi consejo es que la vida sucede, está bien recaer y comenzar de nuevo, pero no está bien dejar de intentarlo hasta que pueda dejarlo definitivamente. He decidido pasar el tiempo que solía dedicar a fumar con mis hijos.
- Sherrie

Juneteenth is celebrated annually on June 19th and honors the freedom, strength, and resilience of Black and African Americans in the United States.
Se celebra Juneteenth cada ano en el 19 de junio y honora la libertad, fuerza y resiliencia de afroamericanos en los Estados Unidos.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/tag/juneteenth

Join Postpartum Support International for its online Q***r & Trans Parent Support Group! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

PSI’s Q***r & Trans Parent Support Group is FREE and open to all members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are expecting, adopting, and/or parenting from pregnancy to four years postpartum. This group is intended for gestational, non-gestational and foster or adoptive parents. This group is open to all parents from pregnancy to four years postpartum who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community. The group leaders are peer facilitators who are also part of the q***r and trans community. You are not alone, and we welcome you to our group space.

View the schedule and register ➡️ bit.ly/FindSupportGroup

If you are ready to make changes to your to***co, alcohol, or other substance use, First Breath is here to help!
Si está dispuesta para hacer un cambio a su use de tabaco, alcohol y otras sustancias First Breath está aquí para ayudarle.
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We want our children to reach their fullest, healthiest potential.
Queremos que nuestros hijos alcancen su máximo potencial de salud.

Learn more: www.healthier-tomorrow.org
Aprender más: www.healthier-tomorrow.org

Everyday Choices: Teach Your Child to Make Choices in Their Everyday Lives
Parents and family members: Please join this three-part webinar series to talk about how making choices helps children to have:
• Better behavior
• Better communication
• More self-determination
Dates and times
• Session 1: Communication - July 18, 2024, 6:30-7:15 pm
• Session 2: Self-Determination - August 15, 2024, 6:30-7:15pm
• Session 3: Inclusion - September 19, 2024, 6:30-7:15pm

All sessions are online. Sign up for free by June 30: https://www3.thedatabank.com/dpg/579/personal2.asp?formid=EverydayChoices&c=20240610114106518047

Happy Pride!
We are our most productive, happy, and successful when we are our most authentic selves.

¡Feliz Orgullo!
Somos más productivos, felices y exitosos cuando somos lo más auténticos posible.

www.wellbadger.org

School is out for summer! Now what?!
Well Badger can help you find child care services, resources for parents and families, and free meals for kids.

¡Las clases han terminado para el verano! ¿Y ahora qué?
Well Badger puede ayudarle a encontrar servicios de cuidado de niño, recursos para padres y familias, y comida gratis para niños.

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Getting recommended vaccinations while pregnant helps your body create protective antibodies (proteins produced by the body to fight off illnesses) that you can pass on to your baby.
Talk to a healthcare provider you trust about the vaccines that are right for you during your pregnancy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5tibpCYdIY

Reset, restart, and refocus as many times as you need to.
Reinicie, comience de nuevo y concéntrese las veces que usted necesite.
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Did you know that the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline offers a text messaging feature? If you prefer texting over talking on the phone, this may be the perfect option for you. Text 1-833-852-6262 to connect with a trained counselor who can provide support, resources, and information on maternal mental health. Whether you're a new or expecting parent, or supporting a friend, family member, client, or patient, the Hotline is here for you. Don't hesitate to reach out for help – The Hotline is just a text away.

Commercial to***co use is a health threat, especially for women, increasing the risk of heart disease, cancer and respiratory issues.

🤰 If you're pregnant and using commercial to***co (or other substances), we encourage you to try First Breath - a program dedicated to helping pregnant individuals make changes for a healthier pregnancy and baby. 🔗https://wwhf.org/firstbreath/participant

To fully understand how the world around us affects mental health, it is important to know what factors are at play – some of which an individual can change, such as screen time, and others that may be outside of their control, like access to basic resources or current events.
Para comprender cómo el mundo que le rodea afecta a su salud mental, es importante saber qué factores están en juego, algunos pueden cambiar, como el tiempo frente a la pantalla, y otros que pueden estar fuera de su control, como el acceso a recursos básicos o los acontecimientos actuales.
https://mhanational.org/get-help

Learn how parents and caregivers can make small changes day-to-day to make big impacts on their kids’ choices about alcohol: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/small-talks/take-action.htm

FoodShare members! Did you lose food you got with FoodShare benefits due to a recent power outage? Do you know someone who did? Replacement benefits may be available. Don’t wait – you must ask for replacement benefits within 10 days of food loss. Learn how: www.dhs.wi.gov/foodshare/news.htm

members! Did you lose food you got with FoodShare benefits due to a recent power outage? Do you know someone who did? Replacement benefits may be available. Don’t wait – you must ask for replacement benefits within 10 days of food loss. Learn how: www.dhs.wi.gov/foodshare/news.htm

¡Mayo es mes de concientización sobre el asma! El asma afecta la calidad de vida de más de 24 millones de estadounidenses y sus familias. Únase a nosotros este mes para ayudar a crear conciencia compartiendo y aprendiendo formas de ayudar a controlar el asma y sus desencadenantes. El humo de segunda mano puede desencadenar el asma. Tome control estableciendo reglas de libre humo en su hogar y automóvil.
https://espanol.epa.gov/cai/acerca-del-asma

May is Asthma Awareness Month! Asthma affects the quality of life for over 24 million Americans and their families. Join us this month to help raise awareness by sharing and learning ways to help manage asthma and asthma triggers. Secondhand smoke can trigger asthma—take control by establishing smoke-free rules in your home and car. https://www.epa.gov/asthma

May 19th is No Menthol Sunday. It’s an excellent time for people who smoke to begin a new quit journey. Be inspired by and share stories from former and current smokers from Wisconsin at https://www.jumpatthesunllc.com/cessation.html

Navigating uncertainty and fear about what is happening in the world and what the future holds can feel overwhelming, but no one has to suffer in silence. There is hope.
Navegar la incertidumbre y el miedo sobre lo que está sucediendo en el mundo y lo que el futuro depara puede sentirse abrumador, pero usted no tiene que sufrir en silencio. Hay esperanza.

Seeking professional help for your mental health when self-help efforts aren’t working is a sign of strength, not weakness. You don’t have to go through these struggles alone.
Buscar ayuda profesional para su salud mental cuando los esfuerzos de autoayuda no están funcionando es una señal de fortaleza, no de debilidad. Usted no tiene que pasar por estas luchas solo.

https://mhanational.org/get-help

May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month
Mayo es Mes de concientización de preeclampsia

Know the risk factors of preeclampsia:
• Diabetes
• Kidney disease
• Autoimmune disorders
• High blood pressure
• History of preeclampsia
• Pregnant with more than one baby

Conozca los factores de riesgo de la preeclampsia:
• Diabetes
• Enfermedad renal
• Trastornos autoinmunitarios
• Presión arterial alta
• Antecedentes de preeclampsia
• Estar embarazada de más de un bebé
Regular prenatal checkups where your blood pressure is measured can help monitor your risk for preeclampsia. Ask your healthcare provider what your numbers are and remember to

Los chequeos prenatales regulares, donde se mide su presión arterial, pueden ayudar a monitorear su riesgo de preeclampsia. Pregúntele a su proveedor de atención médica cuáles son sus números y recuerde