Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15 each year, the United States celebrates Hispanics and Latinos, which form the second-largest racial group in the ...
Black Breastfeeding Week: Building on a Foundation of Support for Breastfeeding Moms
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Black Breastfeeding Week. The week-long observance focuses on providing lactation support to people of co ...
Indigenous Milk Medicine Week: Supporting Native Moms on their Breastfeeding Journeys
Previously known as Native Breastfeeding Week, Indigenous Milk Medicine Week (IMMW) is celebrated the second week of August, which is National Br ...
Take Care of Your Mental Health During Pregnancy
Pregnancy and childbirth can trigger more than just changes in your body. Your mental well-being can be affected by fluctuating hormones that tri ...
Mental health matters for moms
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health, people from racial and ethnic minority groups ...
Midwifery care: Improving health outcomes for moms and babies
International Day of the Midwife is celebrated each year on May 5th. Below we discuss how midwifery care can help reduce maternal health disparit ...
Secondhand smoke and your baby
October is SIDS Awareness Month. Although medical experts aren’t sure what causes sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), there are some things you ...
Health Disparities Contribute to Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Loss affects families every day, in many different ways.
October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, a day dedicated to recognizing ...
Fewer toxins, healthier babies
by Kyra Naumoff Shields, PhD
How can chemicals in the environment harm your baby’s developing brain?
Most of us aren’t aware that in the U. ...
Understanding the impact of health disparities on infant mortality
After months of anticipation, just the thought of losing your baby is heartbreaking. But, sadly, it can happen.
Each September, March of Dimes ...