Save Yourself Mama: A Must-Have Guide to Understanding Your Risk of Maternal Mortality

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Ivy Cocuzzi

Save Yourself Mama

A Must-Have Guide to Understanding Your Risk of Maternal Mortality

Ivy Cocuzzi

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Sorrel Life
08 April 2023

Decision theory: general; Education; Family & relationships; Advice on parenting; Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem

Finally! A guide that places mother at the center, giving birthing persons the power and tools they need to navigate the beautiful journey to motherhood, and ensuring the focus is on what and who is truly important...

Mama.

Save Yourself Mama provides the essential tools mothers, especially mothers of color who are disproportionately affected will need in order to navigate alarming situations that may occur during pregnancy and childbirth. Heart breaking personal experiences and stories shared by the author as a Physician associate, new mother, friend, daughter and granddaughter who has experienced loss to maternal morbidity and mortality helps mothers feel seen, understood, empowered, and hopeful, not scared, or powerless.

Community and family members can now better understand their roles - the important parts they play in safeguarding the health and safety of all mothers, especially those with inadequate support, low socioeconomic status, or marginalized situations. This practical and resourceful guide allows mothers to remain hopeful and know it is possible to thrive and not just survive - and to have a safe pregnancy even while help is on the way. Save Yourself Mama will teach you how to:

-Understand the statistics of maternal mortality

-Recognize the top ten symptoms and notice if something goes wrong

-Understand what can happen when signs are ignored, and your voice is not heard

-Make sure you are seen and understood in the healthcare setting

-Understand your health risks and learn how to prevent them in certain cases

-Tell your medical story... and so much more.

This resourceful guide provides essential tools to help all mothers recognize their risks before, during, and after pregnancy. With personal stories, actionable steps, and essential resources. Get your copy today and secure a safe and healthy pregnancy for you and your family!

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By: Ivy Cocuzzi
Imprint: Sorrel Life
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 263g
ISBN: 9798987848302
Pages: 204
Publication Date: 08 April 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ivy Cocuzzi is an experienced physician associate, a wellness coach and content creator. She has over 15 years of experience in neurosurgery, emergency medicine, and as a vascular access and ultrasound-guided proceduralist in oncology. Her training ended with a general surgery residency for physician associates at Yale University School of Medicine. In addition to being a budding writer, Ivy is a wellness coach with a heart for helping others. Her website, SaveYourselfMama.com, provides tools and resources for professional, entrepreneurial women, and mothers. Her goal is to help these women to increase their foundational knowledge in their wellness and achieve their goals to create the incredible impact they were meant for. Ivy's advocacy for advancing patient care in oncology, maternal health, and early onset Alzheimer's only further demonstrates her belief in the power of making a lasting impact. She is also scheduled to graduate from the Social Work and Public Health Program in 2025. Follow Ivy on her website at www.saveyourselfmama.com and follow her incredible journey to make a lasting impact.

Reviews for Save Yourself Mama: A Must-Have Guide to Understanding Your Risk of Maternal Mortality

"""This book will have a huge impact on anyone who reads it""- Dr. Michael Hold(OB/GYN) ""This guide is incredibly helpful for any mother to be. It helps organize your medical history so that your provider knows where to focus their care. I loved the practical ideas for a baby shower that is actually helpful and the acknowledgement of mental health issues that can arise-with tools for loved ones to help. I plan to send a copy to my cousin who is newly expecting!"" Allison Bell. (Mom, Blogger, Designer)"