Health
Health
Leigh Ann Frost, RN, BSN
Maternal, Family, & Nutrition Manager
970-498-6731
frostle@co.larimer.co.us
Pregnant and new mothers need empathy and support from loved ones. They may find it hard to be honest about their feelings and accept help in the beginning. Be patient and be available.
Pregnancy-related mood and anxiety disorders occur during pregnancy, after giving birth, following adoption, and after a pregnancy loss. In Colorado, nearly 1 in 9 women who give birth will experience signs and symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. This makes pregnancy-related mood disorders the most common complication of pregnancy (PSI, 2018).
We're listening and following your lead to building a stronger community together.
Air Quality Alert
We've had many Action Days for Multiple Pollutants lately. Potential for high ozone remains and lingering health impacts from exposure to fine particulates will continue this week. Unusually Sensitive People should use caution with increased activity this week.
What is mental health?
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. - MentalHealth.gov
What is scabies?
Scabies is an infestation of the skin by the human itch mite. The microscopic scabies mite burrows into the upper layer of the skin where it lives and lays its eggs.
