I'm Not Broken, Just Bent...On those bad days, I give myself and my partner room to process emotions and just take a moment to heal.... By Wunmi Bakare3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Speaking with Your Partner about SCD...Talking about the disease early and often with your partner is helpful.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Thinking About Dating a Sickle Cell Warrior...It is OK to discuss options regarding the demise of your partner.... By Rhedd Maya3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Timing is Everything...You have to figure out how to present your disability to a potential partner because let's be honest, you and SCD are a package deal.... By Wunmi Bakare3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Research Opportunity: Sickle Cell and Intimate Relations...All participants will receive a $10 amazon gift card (one per partner).... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Recovering from Heart Break...But if my partner has even just one hemoglobin S, that puts our future children at risk of inheriting this disease.... By Halimat Olaniyan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Kehinde Salami...Through my registered charity, we have been able to partner with hospitals, school journalists to not only advocate for the condition but also provide... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Living With Sickle Cell Trait...For example, if you and your partner both have sickle cell trait: If you have sickle cell trait and your partner has SCD, your child will inherit at... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
The Challenges of Invisible Illnesses and Intimacy...Consider bringing your partner to your sessions to improve communication and intimacy.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Can I Support My Child With Sickle Cell?...I confidently say that this guided my decisions when it came to choosing a partner.... By Rhedd Maya3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Recap of the Sickle Cell Leadership Summit...Unlike myself, she was a registered partner with the Consortium and knew most of the people in the room, which worked in my favor because she made introductions... By Wunmi Bakare4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Help Center...Health Union may periodically send emails directly to our members on behalf of a sponsor or partner.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
Screening for Sickle Cell Trait...If you and your partner both have sickle cell trait, your child may inherit 2 genes for sickle hemoglobin and have sickle cell disease.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Sickle Cell and PTSD...and still having to work, look after the kids, clean and take care of the home, look after your body, go to appointments, smile, socialize, be a good partner... By Alisha Whynn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Living with Sickle Cell Disease...If you and your partner both have sickle cell trait, there is a 25 percent chance that your child will have SCD.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
What To Do When a Loved One Is Diagnosed...It can be your child, yourself, your partner, brother, sister, parent, boyfriend, girlfriend.... By Andressa Hunsel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Secret Life of a Caregiver...Being in a relationship with a sickle cell warrior means taking on a specialized set of responsibilities to help your partner live a quality life.... By Lena Harvey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Sickle Cell Families Must Build a Network of Support...Lastly, your support network would significantly improve if you partner with your child's teachers.... By Elle Cole3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Finding Love with Sickle Cell...I grew determined to be able to take care of myself so I couldn’t be a burden to anyone, especially a future partner.... By Halimat Olaniyan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hydroxyurea for Sickle Cell Disease...If you or your partner can become pregnant, you should use birth control during treatment and for some time after the last dose of hydroxyurea.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
