We have a wide range of experts on hand to answer your questions on everything from pregnancy and birth to sleeping, feeding, fitness and general well-being. If you have a question that needs answered, get in touch.
Q. Help! I’m 36 weeks pregnant and can’t get comfortable at night to sleep. What can I try to get a good night’s rest?
This is a very common symptom, especially in late pregnancy. Improving your sleep can have such an impact on those last few weeks of pregnancy! Here are some things you can try: • Keep a regular bedtime and wake-up time. • Avoid screen time at least an hour before bed. • Sleep on your side and use a pregnancy pillow. • Stay hydrated to avoid leg cramps. • Keep active during the day by taking walks or doing light exercise. • Develop a calming nighttime routine.
Emily M. Clark Obstetrics & Gynecology Women’s Care Obstetrics & Gynecology
ADVENTHEALTH Every day, the AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Birth Center provides the compassionate, expert and exceptional care families expect from Johnson County’s leader in mother and baby care. AdventHealthKC.com/birthcenter
Q. What supports are available to foster families?
KVC Is committed to every foster parent’s success and provides personalized support to your family. We encourage our foster parents, like any parent, to develop a support system around them and work with extended family, faith communities, employers and friends to develop a network of care around the family. KVC provides ongoing training opportunities to address specific behavioral needs, working with birth families, and navigating the child welfare system. Additionally, we offer access to a clothing closet, school supplies, holiday gifts and ongoing supports.
Megan Maciel Director of Recruitment and Communication KVC Kansas
KVC Kansas provides heart-centered services to children and families through in-home family support, foster care, adoption, behavioral health care and children’s psychiatric hospitals. 913.499.8100, Kansas.kvc.org
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