Lucinda Koza

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Lucinda Koza

An Interview With Lucinda KozaHonest conversations with your doctors. Because of my age, I was considered high risk, and we scheduled an induction at 37 weeks… My doctors did everything they were supposed to do. They opted to use the JADA System when traditional methods did not work. Being labeled “high risk” wasn’t easy to hear, but it helped me and my care team prepare for every possibility.

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Lucinda Koza

An Interview With Lucinda KozaGood pericare. Helps you heal from the outside in. Over 80% of first-time moms have a tear or episiotomy and hemorrhoids after birth. Good pericare is essential for healing the area and preventing infection. Always rinse from front to back with a peri bottle after using the bathroom. Pat gently to dry. Childbirth can be a beautiful yet challenging experience that impacts women both emotionally and physically.

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Lucinda Koza

An Interview With Lucinda KozaWe need to equip OB-GYNs with tools that can quickly and effectively address complications like PPH. For me, the use of the JADA system during PPH emergencies has helped me intervene quickly and minimize the physical impact of obstetrical complications like hemorrhage. The birthing process is one of the most significant moments in a person’s life, yet the experience can vary greatly depending on numerous factors.

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Lucinda Koza

An Interview With Lucinda KozaFind your strengths and make friends with your weaknesses. Surround yourself with people that solve for your weaknesses, while still embracing what you’re good at. As a part of our “Unstoppable” series, we had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Liner. Michael Liner is a nationally recognized disability attorney, advocate and educator dedicated to ensuring that individuals with disabilities receive the support and benefits they rightfully deserve.

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Lucinda Koza

An Interview With Lucinda KozaSurround yourself with people who will lift you up on the hardest days, celebrate progress on the best days, and help provide consistency and love every day in between. Whether it’s leaning into your faith, creating routines that prioritize family dinners, or relying on close friends during moments of burnout, this foundation is important for long-term resilience. Families with children on the Autism Spectrum face unique challenges and experiences.