This article discusse eight strategies that can significantly reduce maternal and neonatal mortality, even in low-resource health settings. https://t.co/Ce9YW21kdM
WHO is calling for the inclusion of pregnant and breastfeeding women in clinical trials, addressing historical gaps in research that have limited evidence on the safety and effectiveness of medicines and vaccines for these populations. https://t.co/CheP6UQdEe
Financial constraints, declining birth rates, and staffing shortages have led to the closure of several birth centers, leaving many communities without accessible obstetric services. https://t.co/9PMwlXJhdT
This article highlights how gaps in paid leave and workplace lactation laws disproportionately affect Black mothers, forcing many to choose between income and recovery. https://t.co/ve8njfpgBM
A new Obstetrics & Gynecology study shows breastfeeding benefits mothers as well as babies, lowering lifetime heart disease risk—especially for women with gestational diabetes. https://t.co/ElVrFhpMER
A program in the neonatal intensive care unit at UC San Diego Health helps parents hoping to breastfeed their babies, leading to one doctor celebrating at her patient’s first birthday party. https://t.co/tXXeSex1QE
The AHA responded to a request for information as part of the introduction of the Healthy Moms and Babies Act, bipartisan legislation that seeks to improve maternal and child health by increasing services and support and coordinating care. (08/28/25) https://t.co/uBbu1nJCLJ
Original Center for American Progress analysis shows that single mothers in the US face economic insecurity that could be alleviated by strengthening the social safety net and advancing policies to support them in the workforce. https://t.co/RzFWFO3U10
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📣✨This week, we’re diving into some of the most common breastfeeding challenges—and how to handle them. Breastfeeding can be hard, but you’re not alone. There’s support, and there are solutions. You've got this—and we’re cheering you on. Read more 🔗https://t.co/LFLSdyqk1Z
Living near green spaces before and during pregnancy, as well as in early childhood, may lower the risk for neurodevelopmental disorders, according to a study published in the August issue of Environment International. https://t.co/Fy7FM0ko7s
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This Black Breastfeeding Week, we’re honoring stories that reclaim power and reconnect us to legacy. Jasmine Creighton—CBS/PP Doula and Founder of Yaya’s Hands Perinatal and Lactation Services—shares how breastfeeding is a powerful act of resistance, visibility, and healing.
An NIH-sponsored clinical trial testing whether maternal consumption of peanuts and eggs during pregnancy and breastfeeding prevents babies from developing an early sign of allergies to these foods began this month. https://t.co/qJBaMXxK3j
This Black Breastfeeding Week, we’re highlighting breastfeeding data within the Black community. Swipe through to explore key insights on in-hospital breastfeeding rates for these populations. ➡️ 📊#BlackBreastfeedingAwarenessWeek#BreastfeedingAwarenessMonth
📣 ✨ August 25 - 31 is Black Breastfeeding Week 🤱🏽 This year’s theme, “Boots on the Ground,” honors the legacy and ongoing work of community-rooted leaders, doulas, birthworkers, and organizations who meet families where they are.
📣✨This week, we’re sharing with you some breastfeeding basics: understanding latch, recommended positions, and ways to make feeding more comfortable for both of you. Read more about the basics of breastfeeding positions in the article below: 🔗https://t.co/QzTHLYhhpG