by Andrea L. Kalfoglou, Ph.D.
The Zika virus is spreading rapidly throughout parts of South and Central America. Public health officials are concerned because there is a correlation between the emergence of the Zika virus and a dramatic increase in number of babies born in Brazil with a severe birth defect called microcephaly.
The CDC has warned women from the U.S. who are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant not to travel to certain areas in Central and South America. Additionally, infectious disease specialists are concerned that Zika may adapt to transmission by a type of mosquito common in 32 states in the U.S.…
Andrea Kalfoglou, Ph.D.
Last month, a tragedy unfolded in Manitoba, Canada. On Wednesday, July 24th two children, a 3 year old and an infant, were found badly injured and alone in their home. They both died from their injuries. A search ensued for the missing mother of the children, and Lisa Gibson’s body was found in the Red River three days later. While an investigation is underway to explain this tragedy, sources are reporting that Lisa Gibson was being treated for postpartum depression.
It is an all too familiar story. Death makes headlines. But for every death, there are thousands of women who are suffering. …