Kern Family Health Care | Family Health | Summer 2019

KFHC mailing address: 9700 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93311 FAMILY HEALTH 5 Kern Family Health Care complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. ATTENTION: If you speak a language other than English, language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Call 800-391-2000 (TTY: 711 ). ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición ser vicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 800-391-2000 (TTY: 711 ). 注意：如果您使用繁體中 文 ， 您可以免費獲得語言 援助服務。請致電 800-391-2000 (TTY: 711 ) 。 How to help a friend in an abusive relationship Abuse may happen in any relationship. If your friend is in an abusive relationship, you can help. Try to talk to your friend alone. Start with a simple question, such as: “I haven’t seen you in a while. Is something going on?” Just listen. Let your friend know the abuse is not their fault. Your friend may not be ready to talk about it. Urge them to spend more time with loved ones. When your friend is ready, give them the following information: The Alliance against Family Violence & Sexual Assault, 661-327-1091 . Is it autism? You may know it as autism. The medical term for this disorder is autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Sometimes, you may notice something unusual in your little one. It can be as simple as how your toddler acts from one moment to the next. You may wonder, “Is it autism?” If you’re concerned that your child may have ASD, tell your doctor. Finding out early can make a difference in a child’s life. Your doctor can provide a screening, diagnosis and treatment of ASD. Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; National Institute of Mental Health If you recently had a baby and feel sad or hopeless, it’s OK. If you have these feelings for more than two weeks, it could be postpartum depression. Most women get the baby blues, or feel sad or empty, a few days after giving birth. The baby blues go away within three to five days. Postpartum depression is a serious mental illness, but it is treatable. Some women feel guilty or ashamed for being sad when they are supposed to be happy. You and your baby don’t have to suffer. Talk to your doctor, nurse or midwife. Treatment for postpartum depression may include talk therapy and medicine. You can share how you feel, think and act because of this depression. Your doctor or nurse may also prescribe medicine. If you are breastfeeding, ask about side effects for you and your baby. Take care of yourself. Schedule your postpartum visit soon after your birth to help you manage this illness. Source: Office on Women’s Health What is postpartum depression? WOMEN WHO HAVE their postpartum visit with their doctor between 21 and 56 days after delivery will receive a $30 gift card.