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CMV warning: Kissing your firstborns while pregnant can damage your baby’s developing brain Only one in six pregnant women have ever heard of CMV, but if they contract it by kissing a young child on the mouth or sharing drinks they can put their unborn child at risk of serious disabilities. Fortunately, there are three simple steps that parents can take to protect their children. Click the link below to learn more. https://brnw.ch/21wKnNk

#GetAHeadStart Did you know...Head Start programs provide services to children from birth to age 5 and pregnant women and pregnant people in every U.S. state and territory. 📚 ✏ Learn how to enroll your child in a Head Start program by calling us at 1-888-227-0010. 🤳 You Thrive Florida Florida Head Start Association National Head Start Association #youthriveflorida #headstart #earlyheadstart

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Everyone has a right to adequate health care, and motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and assistance. If you work with parents and infants, our new eModule, ‘Vulnerable mothers breastfeeding support’, is now available. Learn how and why breastfeeding is essential for disadvantaged mothers. Enrol today: aba.asn.au/emodules

Where you Live Matters: Maternity Care Deserts and the Crisis of Access and Equity, March of Dimes new state reports include in-depth research that examines maternity care deserts as well as other factors that impact access to care, health outcomes, and unique barriers for pregnant women. It is time to act now to improve outcomes for all moms and babies. Learn more at marchofdimes.org/mcdr. #MaternalHealth #MaternityCare #MaternityCareDeserts #HealthcareAccess #HealthEquity 

Watching the #MomsFirstSummit thinking it should be required viewing for all legislators & elected politicians. Anyone should tune in if you get a break in your day today.

There are distinct racial and ethnic disparities when it comes to chest feeding initiation rates. We see these rates fluctuate from upwards of 90% (hey, Asian families 👋🏽) to 73.6%. 73.6% of Black families are choosing to feed their children with human milk. Specifically, they are choosing to initiate breastfeeding. But why are the rates so low when compared to other families? From stigma to a lack of peer support, Black families are reporting not having the same “chance” to commit to body feeding their infants. Black families are not able to access reliable, culturally congruent information about lactation. This Black Breastfeeding Week, we need to focus on creating spaces for Black providers to get necessary information to disseminate to their communities. 66% of lactation professionals are white. Only 10% are Black. For IBCLCs, this number is lower being estimated at less than 2%. That is a problem. Now more than ever, we need to rally behind Black lactation professionals to create a more accessible system for all. For more information, read our 2021 blog post from Iya Mystique: https://lnkd.in/ezBfvFpg #lactationsupport #wearemajor #postpartumdoula #4thtrimester #afterbaby

The State of Black Arizona has partnered with March of Dimes to shed light on black birth outcomes in Arizona utilizing the MBAN Health Equity Framework. Together, we're launching a crucial campaign to raise awareness about concerning birth outcomes and advocate fiercely for equitable access to maternal healthcare. Here's how you can get involved: ✅ Explore SBAZ's website to access white papers based on the MBAN Health Equity Framework adapted to Arizona’s context. Our first paper, "Dismantling Racism & Unequal Treatment," is accompanied by a powerful video. ✅ Dive deeper into our resource package https://ow.ly/GQKm50Rot5Y ✅ Connect with local, national, and community organizations actively working to improve maternal health outcomes in Arizona. ✅Advocate for policies prioritizing maternal health equity and addressing racial healthcare disparities. https://ow.ly/J2Zj50Rot5Z ✅Start meaningful conversations with your circles—friends, family, colleagues—about the urgent need to tackle racial disparities in healthcare and ensure every mother and baby receives the care they deserve. Together, we can create a future where every pregnancy is healthy, and every baby thrives. Join us in uniting for Black maternal and infant health! https://ow.ly/oFC250Rot5X #BlackMaternalHealth #MarchofDimes #StateOfBlackAZ #MaternalHealthEquity

The work of birth justice spans birthing rights, traditional practices, family stability, healthcare equity and more. We are looking to explore opportunities for expanding funding and fostering collaborative efforts in the vital realm of birth justice - Let's connect! During this session, you can anticipate: - Learning more about where we've been and current efforts of the Birth Justice Collaborative. - Discussing collaborative projects and initiatives that can amplify our impact. - Network and build stronger alliances within our community. Email us at info@birthjusticecollaborative.com to set up your Lunch & Learn meeting! #BirthJusticeCollaborative #BirthJustice #LunchandLearn

Did you know? Up to 70% of new mothers experience postpartum blues during the first few weeks after giving birth. It's a common challenge that doesn't get talked about enough. New moms, you're not alone. If you are struggling with postpartum, we can help. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eh9gEmFA.

Happy Mashujaa day in advance! Join us tomorrow on tiktok through my account, @RitahAnindo as we discuss the struggles of parenting and pregnant adolescents and why we must talk about teenage pregnancies!