October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Pregnancy and infant loss have many causes. Some of them are well understood, others remain a mystery. Risk factors include family medical ... More
NICU Awareness Month: Folding Chair at the Table
If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” Shirley Chisholm (1924-2005), the first African American woman elected to US Congress (1969-83) and the first Black candidate for a ... More
NICU Awareness Month: A Seat at the Bedside – Parents on the NICU Team
September, the ninth month of the year, is NICU Awareness Month. NICUs care for babies born too soon, before nine months, to help them reach full term and live full lives. NICU care requires the ... More
Breastfeeding in Emergencies: COVID-19
The third week of National Breastfeeding Month focuses on infant and young child feeding in emergencies. Milk bank Executive Director Naomi Bar-Yam provides an overview of the importance of supporting ... More
National Breastfeeding Month: Taking Stock During Emergencies and Crises
World Breastfeeding Week, National Breastfeeding Month, and Black Breastfeeding Week are opportunities for us to celebrate, educate, and advocate breastfeeding in the US and across the globe. They are ... More
World Breastfeeding Week 2020: Support Breastfeeding for a Healthier Planet
That formula can be harmful for mothers and babies is well documented. It also harms Mother Earth. This year, World Breastfeeding Week 2020 is focusing our attention on the environmental ... More
