Central California Alliance for Health | Living Healthy | June 2019

3 HEALTHY The Alliance offers free Healthier Living Program (HLP) workshops near you! The HLP workshops are health and wellness sessions where members learn how to manage pain, fatigue, stress, anxiety and sleep loss. Members also learn about healthy eating, staying active, improving quality of life and building relationships. What our members are saying about the HLP workshops: “It helped me to learn how to take better care of myself.” “What I enjoyed about this workshop is learning I’m not alone.” “I liked having a place to come where others share the same questions.” “This workshop was wonderful, I loved everything about it.” The Alliance invites you to join an HLP workshop. Call the Alliance’s Health Education Line at (800) 700-3874 , ext. 5580 to sign up for a workshop near you. Your birth matters EXPLORE YOUR BIRTHING OPTIONS Did you know that hospitals are doing more C-sections now than ever before? In many cases, C-sections are lifesaving and necessary. But some hospitals are quicker to perform a C-section than others—even when they could have been avoided. This matters because having a C-section can increase the risk of complications, like infections and heavy blood loss. Also, it is a major surgery, and it can take longer for the mother to heal. It’s your birth. Talk to your doctor, nurse, midwife and family members. Let them know you only want a C-section if it’s absolutely needed. Ask how you can work together to reduce your chances of a C-section. Your voice matters. By taking early steps, you can make a big difference for yourself and your baby. Educate yourself. Talk to your health care team today. For more information, go to mybirthmatters.org . Sign up for a Healthier Living Program workshop