Focus on Women Veterans, Healthcare for Sheroes

Focus on Women Veterans, Healthcare for Sheroes

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Focus on Women Veterans, Healthcare for Sheroes episodes

  • Infertility

    This week’s episode of Focus on Women Veterans again features Maternity Care Coordinator Jennifer Agnew, who is a Registered Nurse, and a Certified Lactation Consultant.  Jennifer is also the mother of two, and she has worked in Labor and Delivery at the hospital, which gives her unique insight into both ends of the pregnancy process!  

    Infertility can have many causes and treatments.  In this episode, Jennifer describes all of the needed equipment for pregnancy, and the possible causes for difficulty getting pregnant.  Jennifer also let’s you know that you are not in this alone, the VA is here to help you with having that healthy baby you are hoping for!

    12 min
  • Self Care During and After Pregnancy

    This week’s episode of Focus on Women Veterans again features Maternity Care Coordinator Jennifer Agnew, who is a Registered Nurse, and a Certified Lactation Consultant.  Jennifer is also the mother of two, and she has worked in Labor and Delivery at the hospital, which gives her unique insight into both ends of the pregnancy process!  

    Pregnancy, delivery and being a new mother is stressful.  It also changes the dynamic in your relationship with your significant other.  In this episode, Jennifer discusses how to care for yourself and your family during pregnancy and after delivery.

    13 min
  • What Do I Really Need for a Baby

    This week’s episode of Focus on Women Veterans again features Maternity Care Coordinator Jennifer Agnew, who is a Registered Nurse, and a Certified Lactation Consultant.  Jennifer is also the mother of two, and she has worked in Labor and Delivery at the hospital, which gives her unique insight into both ends of the pregnancy process!  

    As you prepare for this new baby, there are certain items you need, and those you do not really need.  In this episode, Jennifer discusses the most important items you need for that new baby.

    14 min
  • Breastfeeding

    This week’s episode of Focus on Women Veterans again features Maternity Care Coordinator Jennifer Agnew, who is a Registered Nurse, and a Certified Lactation Consultant.  Jennifer is also the mother of two, and she has worked in Labor and Delivery at the hospital, which gives her unique insight into both ends of the pregnancy process!  

    During your pregnancy, you will start to make choices, about how to feed your baby after delivery.  This podcast focuses on the best nutrition for baby…. Breastfeeding.  Jennifer has experience with this, as she breastfed both of her babies, and experienced challenges along the way.  Jennifer shares tips and tricks for making your journey with breastfeeding a successful and rewarding experience.

    16 min
  • Pregnancy Complications

    This week’s episode of Focus on Women Veterans again features Maternity Care Coordinator Jennifer Agnew, who is a Registered Nurse, and a Certified Lactation Consultant.  Jennifer is also the mother of two, and she has worked in Labor and Delivery at the hospital, which gives her unique insight into both ends of the pregnancy process!  

    When you are pregnant, it is hard to know what is normal and what is not normal.  Jennifer walks you through some of the common challenges when you are pregnant, and when to get emergency care if needed.  

    16 min
  • VA Benefits and Pregnancy

    This week’s episode of Focus on Women Veterans features Maternity Care Coordinator Jennifer Agnew, who is a Registered Nurse, and a Certified Lactation Consultant.  Jennifer is also the mother of two, and she has worked in Labor and Delivery at the hospital, which gives her unique insight into both ends of the pregnancy process!  

    As a Woman Veteran, there are special benefits for you when you are pregnant.  Jennifer takes you through the process of working with the VA during this special time and accessing all of the wonderful benefits you have earned. Congratulations on your pregnancy!

    13 min

About Focus on Women Veterans, Healthcare for Sheroes

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Focus on Women Veterans is a podcast dedicated to the women who have put on the uniform. This podcast is to provide you with information, season by season, on healthcare subjects that specifically pertain to you.