Center for Better Beginnings

Tweets from @UCSanDiego Center for Better Beginnings, with programs promoting healthy moms & babies during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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STOP 🛑 Breastfeeding Myths vs. The Clock! ⏱️

There is so much misinformation out there, so we’re setting the timer for 30 seconds to see how many myths we can bust! 🕵️‍♀️✨

How many did you know were false? Drop a '🔥' if we should do a Part 2!
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#MommysMilk #Breastfeeding

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#marchforbabies #centerforbetterbeginnings

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Back to our early days...the 90s
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#the90s #throwbackthursday #mothertobaby #explore #viral

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NEW SOMI research: Maternal Cannabis Use Disorder does not increase Retinopathy of Prematurity risk in preterm infants. While reassuring, experts still advise against use during pregnancy. 👶👁️
🔗 Read more: https://t.co/adgNUBo1nr.
#CenterForBetterBeginnings #CannabisResearch

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We’re hiring! On-site Clinical Research Assistant/Interviewer (French-speaking). Recruit participants, conduct interviews, manage follow-up & records. English/French + research exp required. $34.58–$38.93/hr. #NowHiring

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We moved for FASD! 🏃‍♀️🪑
Our UC San Diego Center for Better Beginnings team showed up to raise awareness and build community.

1 in 20 Americans live with FASD. Together, we’re inviting new partners and giving FASD a seat at the table. ❤️
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#FASD #FASDAM2025 #CBB #UCSD

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A takeaway from this year’s international RheumaPreg 2025 meeting was: we need to protect women through research, not from research.

Read more about the conference here: https://t.co/1TaqTKuzG4

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The American College of Rheumatology released updated guidelines for the screening, treatment and management of lupus nephritis in non-pregnant populations. Read more here:https://t.co/F0WDpI2jRy

Keeping in mind the guidelines may be adjusted during pregnancy and breastfeeding

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The ACR’s updated lupus guidelines for non-pregnant adults and children recommend routine hydroxychloroquine, reduced glucocorticoids, and timely use of standard or biologic immunosuppressants (e.g., cyclophosphamide, MMF, azathioprine, MTX and belimumab)
https://t.co/Q1W5tJTyTF

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Northwestern University researchers developed a wearable, noninvasive device that measures breastmilk intake in real time while breastfeeding. Still in testing, but it shows promise for parents and clinicians!
Read about it here: https://t.co/nnhRcmAkat

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How can lupus outcomes be improved among underserved and marginalized populations? Rheumatologist Dr. Margrit Wiesendanger and the AJMC discuss – watch the video or read the transcript here: https://t.co/3nMvWZw2Qg

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Ready to move the needle in maternal and child health research? We're hiring a Marketing Communications Assistant at MotherToBaby Pregnancy Studies!
🔗 Apply now: https://t.co/3N7zYjB5Er
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#CBB #UCSDJobs #Pediatrics #Hiring #MarketingJobs #MaternalHealth #newemployment

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Tune in to Part 2 of #Spondycast!

Dr. Christina Chambers shares how @MotherToBaby Pregnancy Studies evaluate medication safety in pregnancy, including for #spondyloarthritis, and how patients can get involved in this important research.

#SAA @spondylitis https://t.co/EHEUJpuAf9

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Listen today! 🎧 https://t.co/yzr4eOxuPr

On ep. 98 of the @spondylitis podcast, MotherToBaby's Robert Felix sits down to discuss their evidence-based information about medications and other exposures during pregnancy. You won't want to miss it!

#spondylitis #SAA #podcastepisode

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Join us TOMORROW for a webinar on combatting birth defect misinformation in the digital age with Elisabeth Marnik, PhD!

Don't miss this special free webinar for healthcare providers on Wednesday, April 30 at 9 AM PST / 12 PM EST. Register today at https://t.co/Rd6oejFLyN

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Join us at @UCSDMedSchool's Women's Health Symposium on 4/16! We are pleased that CBB's own Dr. Gretchen Bandoli will be presenting at this important event, as will Dr. Lars Bode from @UCSDMommysMilk.

Registration is required! RSVP at https://t.co/FGPxpOcVUY

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Do you know where to turn for information about eczema medications during pregnancy? 🤰🧴

This weekend at the @AAAAI_org Conference, we sat down with Isabelle Thibau from @nationaleczema to talk about how @MotherToBaby supported her on her pregnancy journey. 💜

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"If you had to set public health recommendations for the world, how would you do it?"

Join former @WHO Medical Director Dr. Nigel Rollins at UCSD as he give insights on critical public health topics.

RSVP today at https://t.co/28rLDpyyzR

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📢 Ever wondered how human milk research is conducted? Now’s your chance!

Mommy’s Milk at UC San Diego is hosting a Meet and Greet & Facilities Tour on March 3, 2025, from 8:30 – 10:30 AM. 🤱🔬

🔗 RSVP now by scanning the QR code or by visiting https://t.co/gl6AYSi1ez.

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“Women’s health has come of age. It’s an amazing revolution,” says Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl, recipient of the 2024 Dystel Prize for MS Research. https://t.co/lUWPdswHqJ.

Learn more about MotherToBaby’s observational MS pregnancy study at https://t.co/wopYnMnwAX.