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Language Disparities Among Latinas Impact Use of Epidurals

By Samantha Leal | 10/16/2012 - 17:00 | 0 Comments

A new study has found that language influences whether one receives an epidural during labor. Latinas have the lowest rate of epidural use, but according to the study this is also affected by...

Beyond the Baby Blues: Latina Moms & Postpartum Depression

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Beyond the Baby Blues: Latina Moms & Postpartum Depression

By Grace Bastidas | 08/30/2011 - 09:00 | 0 Comments

Milestone birthdays are usually accompanied with mixed feelings, and for Thalía, who just turned 40, the mood is one of sadness.

“I have never faced such a difficult week in my life,” the Mexican singer tweeted on Monday. “On the 25th, my son Matthew is two months old, the 26th is my birthday and on the 27th, it will be...