A blog exploring the science of pregnancy, childbirth, kids, and parents. microbe-lover, and mommy blogging alter ego of @racheldiner.
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15 Jun 2020
Did you know that black mothers in the US are 3-4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related health issues than white women? Our latest blog post discusses why and how we can start fixing this problem, including following @BlkMamasMatter.
motherofmicrobes.com/how-to-…
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12 May 2020
"After Years of Infertility, I'm Somehow Pregnant...in a Pandemic" self.com/story/coronavirus-i… via @SELFmagazine
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12 May 2020
I know several #moms-to-be who are understandably concerned about how #COVID19 might affect their babies. Here is some information I've put together about what to consider if you are in the first trimester of your #pregnancy.
motherofmicrobes.com/covid-1…
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8 Apr 2020
Been MIA from this account (and my blog) for awhile because of maternity and, you know...all this. Hope everyone following is safe and healthy, and I hope to get a new post out soon!
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12 Mar 2020
Academic parents: I'm excited to share a new website I've started called Moms of STEM (@moms_of_STEM). The mission is to help moms (and aspiring moms) pursuing STEM careers achieve their personal and career goals by sharing resources and perspectives. momsofstem.com/
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12 Mar 2020
Excited to be back from maternity leave with a new blog post. The last few months have provided fodder for some exciting upcoming blog material, ranging from infant infections to (potentially pregnancy-related) immune disease. Check out a preview here!
motherofmicrobes.com/return-…
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11 Mar 2020
Academic parents: what percent of your stipend or salary do you spend on childcare? @AcademicChatter @AcademicParents @Momademia @mothersinsci @Moms_of_STEM
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277 votes • Final results
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23 Jan 2020
My first time taking care of both kids at night, and they both just fell asleep. So....
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15 Jan 2020
When you're pumping breastmilk in the car, why is there ALWAYS someone sitting in the car next to you?!
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15 Jan 2020
Unfortunate news for me, but on the plus side lots of new potential blog material?
15 Jan 2020
I was diagnosed last week with a rare immune disease called #sarcoidosis, and am beginning tests to see which parts of my body are affected. Experiencing a weird combination of fear, anxiety, and gratitude for my wonderful life. Good vibes gladly accepted if you can spare them!
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5 Dec 2019
As I reached for the airplane food menu in front of me on a recent flight with our one-year-old, a red light went off in my head. Was it something about the gross sandwiches? No...something else... #airplanes #airports #holidays #travel #trip motherofmicrobes.com/germy-t…
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3 Dec 2019
Mother of Microbes is officially going on break! While it might seem a little early to be reflecting and taking a hiatus, this worked really well for me last year. Check out MoM's progress this past year! #bloggoals #blogreflections #happyholidays motherofmicrobes.com/?p=1934
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28 Nov 2019
I've never been into weight lifting. I'm just not self-motivated enough to consistently take on the challenging and repetitive actions required to build muscle mass. #BodyPump #exercise #mentalhealth #pregnancy motherofmicrobes.com/an-ode-…
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25 Nov 2019
Mother of Microbes is officially going on break! While it might seem a little early to be reflecting and taking a hiatus, this worked really well for me last year. Check out MoM's progress this past year! #bloggoals #blogreflections #happyholidays motherofmicrobes.com/?p=1934
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18 Nov 2019
A nice read while having my morning cup of coffee! scimoms.com/coffee-while-bre… via @scimoms
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16 Nov 2019
When it comes to treating postpartum mood concerns, peer mentoring programs can help dismantle stigma and shame. npr.org/sections/health-shot…
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