When these feelings of sadness, change in concentration, guilt, decreased energy, hopelessness and appetite changes extend beyond two weeks after birth, doctors worry about postpartum depression.

Although any woman can be diagnosed, there are risk factors that do exist. A very young or older mom are at higher risk, as is someone who had not planned her pregnancy. A mother who has financial worries or lack of social support is also at increased risk to develop depression. Someone who has pre-existing depression or a strong family history will more likely be diagnosed with depression.

If a mother notices her baby blues are lasting longer than two weeks, she should call her health care provider. Treatment options include making social changes, therapy and medications. The depression is never normal if it interferes with ability to take care of the baby.

The great news about postpartum depression is that doctors are better educated about it to both treat and diagnose it. This particular depression does not last forever, symptoms are usually gone by a year’s time.

Many patients choose to wear these bands all day, some only while working out, and some while they are at work.  The bands are safe and can really lend a helping hand to a mother in need.

As far as diet goes, a woman can boost her metabolism and weight loss, by eating 5-6 mini-meals per day.  Maximizing calories from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains also supports weight loss.  Calorie restriction should be kept at safe levels.  A woman in the post partum period should never consume less than 1200 calories per day and a nursing mother never less than 1800 calories per day.  A reasonable goal is to lose 1-2 pounds per week.  Studies show that mothers that lose weight at a slower pace are more likely to keep the weight off!

Dr. Somi Javaid, Co-Founder and President

Combining traditional medicine with a holistic approach Dr. Javaid prides herself on her approachability factor with patients. “One thing I have heard time and again is that my patients find it easy to talk to me,” says Dr. Javaid.

When they talk, she listens.  Through the years she heard complaints that came up time and again during the pregnancy and post pregnancy process.  This helped Dr. Javaid focus on developing products that offer practical solutions.  Being a mother of three also gave her unique insight and motivation to solve some of the common concerns of new motherhood.

So, she and business partner Kim Howell decided to pursue their dreams of helping women everywhere by creating mamadoc , a company designed to develop and deliver practical pregnancy products. She and her family live in Ohio where she is in active practice and is currently working on her first book, An Insider’s Guide to Pregnancy, Delivery, and Motherhood.

Company Bios

Dr. Somi Javaid

Kim Howell

Kim Howell, Co-Founder & Vice President

When her friend Somi began talking about developing solution oriented pregnancy products, Kim knew that they couldn’t sit around saying “what if”. Encouraging Somi to create a prototype for the first product, Nox compression bra, Kim enlisted her Mom to sew the creation that the two had envisioned.

Kim remembers the days of nursing her sons as some of the best days of her life and hated the idea of weaning. The emotional separation was painful enough and adding the physical discomfort was overwhelming. “I did the ace bandage and cabbage leaf thing and still experienced discomfort” so when Somi told Kim of her idea for a compression bra (during a power walk around the soccer field) to help women ease the pain during the weaning process, she knew a product like this could make a difference. Many power walks and brainstorming sessions later and mamadoc evolved with various products to help women through pregnancy and post pregnancy.

Kim is committed to women’s health and lives an active healthy lifestyle. She is a certified yoga instructor and teaches weekly ashtanga classes. She has over 12 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Miami University of Ohio
Bachelor of Science, 1991

Certified Yoga Instructor
Yoga Alliance

Experience

Account Manager
Medical Sales – 12 years

Business Certifications

Certified Medical Representative
Brand Marketing
Effective Negotiations
Effective Communications
Situational Leadership
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• As a hospital gown, the unique surplice design allows for complete opening of gown for epidural
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Due to the many naturally inherent benefits of bamboo, mamadoc utilizes this fabric on all of our pregnancy products. The fibers are without chemical treatment and are naturally smoother and rounder with no sharp spurs to irritate the skin. Rayon from bamboo fabric contains a naturally occurring agent called “kun” that prevents bacteria from cultivating and the bamboo plant can grow without the use of pesticides or fertilizers. This is what keeps you odor free.

Rayon from bamboo is extremely breathable and four times more absorbent than cotton to keep you comfortable and dry.

• The bamboo plant is a tropical grass that can grow 3-5 feet within a 24 hour period and returns 30% more oxygen into the atmosphere than trees.
• Natural Wicking Capabilities for Great Absorbency
• Naturally Antifungal
• Odor Resistant
• Cashmere Like Feel
• Temperature Regulating: cool in summer, warm in winter