Spotlight on Women's Health
2009
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November
Lindsey Redfern
Interview With an Adoption Advocate
When Lindsey and her spouse decided to start having children, things didn’t turn out how they had originally planned. Facing infertility, they looked to adoption as the way to start a family. Now, as an adoption advocate and stay-at-home mom, Lindsey is facing one of the toughest trials of her life as she fights for her son in a contested adoption. Read her interview to learn about her positive view of adoption and her thoughts on the heartaches and joys of adoption and infertility.
October
Carrie Haynes
Interview With a Woman Affected By Breast Cancer
Carrie's mom was a quiet soul with a big heart. She moved her life from Sri Lanka to America to follow her dream of teaching. But at the young age of 40, with three young children, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. For 10 years, her daughter Carrie saw her through both good times and bad. Read Carrie's interview to learn how she has used the loss of her mother as an instrument of change in her own life.
September
Gena Burns
Interview With a Fitness Instructor
Even with the knowledge that regular physical activity offers health benefits, you may not have a regular fitness routine in place. If you are having trouble getting started, take some lessons from Gena Burns, a fitness instructor and enthusiast. A mother of two children who juggles jobs and family, Gena finds staying active is just what she needs to balance her life. Read her secrets to staying motivated!
August
Though midwives delivered less than 11 percent of American babies in 2006, that percentage has been steadily increasing. In fact, in the past 10 years, it has increased 33 percent. Still, most Americans are not sure what midwives do, how they are trained, or if they are an option during pregnancy and delivery. Read our interview with Susan Hernandez, a certified nurse-midwife, to learn what midwifery is and how to know if this type of care is right for you and your family.
July
Jennifer Oldal
Interview With a Woman Pregnant With Twins
Jennifer Oldal's discovery that she was having twins
was an unexpected twist in her first pregnancy. Now in her second trimester, she's experiencing everything from heartburn to finding
the right birth plan. Read her interview to see how she's handling this exciting time in her life
June
Kara Boeldt
Interview With a Woman with Preeclampsia
During her pregnancy, Kara Boeldt was diagnosed with preeclampsia — a condition that can cause high blood pressure and high protein levels, affecting both the mother and baby’s health. After delivering her daughter Avery prematurely, Kara decided she needed to get the word out about this devastating disorder. Learn about her personal struggle with preeclampsia and her passion to increase awareness.
May
Janice Verbaro
Interview With a Woman with Lupus
After suffering for 10 years and being diagnosed with two other autoimmune diseases, Janice Verbaro was finally diagnosed with lupus. Read about her symptoms and how her quest to find answers led her to a diagnosis.
April
Kris Carr
Interview With a Woman Living with Cancer
Faced with the diagnosis of cancer, Kris Carr refused to go down without a fight. Her quest for information and no-nonsense attitude empowered her to become an advocate for her own health. In doing so, she created a documentary, wrote several books, and developed a blog and an online community. Read her interview for some inspiration on how to love life — even with cancer.
March
Many people don’t realize the impact of HIV on women and girls in the United States. But for Dr. Anne Teitelman, it’s something she thinks about every day. Read about her thoughts on HIV/AIDS today and what she’s doing to help stop this disease.
February
Lois Trader
Interview With a Woman with Heart Disease
At 47, Lois was diagnosed with heart disease. Although her father died at an early age from heart disease, she never thought she was at risk. Now she teaches women about heart health, the warning signs of heart attacks, and how they can be advocates for their own health.
January
Janis Biermann
Interview With an Advocate for Healthy Babies
Each year, 1 in 8 babies are born too soon; some will have lifelong health problems. Janice Biermann of the March of Dimes is working to prevent birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. Learn about her work and her personal experiences with premature birth.
Content last updated November 2, 2009.
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