Taking Control and Pursuing Health
For Leonor, success has never been sweeter
 "The holidays - oh that's when it's difficult because you want to eat everything!"
Smiling, 6 -month pregnant Leonor Rodriguez shakes her head and chuckles, recalling the delicious temptations of the holiday season. Seasonal enticements are one of the many challenges she faces as a mother with diabetes during her pregnancy. Yet, thanks to MOMS Orange County's Pregnancy & Diabetes program, Leonor was able to safely make it through the holidays and continues to take control of her diabetes rather than allowing it to reign over her.
Three years ago, Leonor was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes at the age of twenty-five. "I remember finding out after I attended a community health fair. At the time, I didn't have any information and wasn't sure where to go for medication or support."
(Continue reading about Leonor)
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PREGNANCY & DIABETES PROGRAM SUPPORTERS
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From January 24th -30th
MOMS Orange County is turning Great Deals into Good Deeds!
Please visit
www.DealGooder.com
and help us raise much needed funds simply by enjoying incredible deals on fun things to do in Orange County like restaurants, spas, events, and more.
For every purchase made during our featured week, DealGooder will give 50% of their profits to our cause. Check it out today...
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MOMS Orange County's Diabetes Program
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Babies born to mothers with untreated gestational diabetes have nearly double the normal risk of becoming obese in childhood, not to mention developing diabetes and serious health problems in adulthood. MOMS Orange County's Pregnancy and Diabetes prevention model uses in-home health coordination and education to raise self-awareness about diabetes risk and management, and promote healthy habits through lifestyle change. (Continue reading here) |
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Welcome New Board Members
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We are pleased to announce the appointments of Anna Romiti (pictured left)and Debbie Dannemeyer (pictured below) to our Board of Directors.
"Anna's knowledge in strategic marketing and community relations  and Debbie's wealth of varied experience in health care administration will lend itself immensely to our work towards long-term sustainability," said MOMS Orange County CEO, Pamela Pimentel. (Click here to read more about our New Board Members) |
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Diabetes Prevention-Based Classes in Full Swing
In the Fall of 2010, MOMS Orange County began piloting a series of prevention-based classes in conjunction with its Pregnancy & Diabetes program taught by bilingual Diabetes Coordinator, Martha Londono, MPH (click here to read about Martha) The comprehensive curriculum ranges from guiding clients on how to control fat and sugar intake and creating a meal plan for oneself and family, to overcoming barriers to physical activity and identifying appropriate activity for each individual.
For more information about the gestational prenatal and postpartum classes offered at MOMS Orange County, please contact Yvette Bojorquez at (714) 352-3400 or by email at ybojorquez@momsorangecounty.org.
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MOMS Orange County Quick Tips
Check out MOMS Orange County's Quick Tips video
"Appropriate Exercise During Pregnancy"
Tell us what you think about the video. Is there another topic you'd like to see? Send your feedback to Julie Vo or voice your thoughts on our Facebook page!
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MOMS Orange County would like to send a tremendous THANKS to all it's wonderful volunteers! In 2010, MOMS Orange County volunteers contributed a total of 1,354 hours! We are so appreciative of your time and talents in our work together to help families in Orange County have healthy babies!
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We Want To Hear From You!
If you have a news tip or thoughts to share about 'Lil Bits of News, please contact Julie Vo. We also welcome information on events as well as story ideas.
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About MOMS Orange County
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The mission of MOMS Orange County is to help mothers and their families have healthy babies by providing health care coordination, education, and access to community services.
For more information about MOMS Orange County and our services, please visit our website at www.momsorangecounty.org
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