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North Carolina’s Maternal and Infant Health Crisis: Why a D+ from March of Dimes Signals Urgent Change Needed

North Carolina’s Maternal and Infant Health Crisis: Why a D+ from March of Dimes Signals Urgent Change Needed

Since UNC Health Chatham’s Maternity Care Center opened in September 2020, it has welcomed 850 new babies. Uniquely, the center ... Read more

Unlocking the Power of Skin-to-Skin Contact: Essential Health Benefits for Your Baby

Unlocking the Power of Skin-to-Skin Contact: Essential Health Benefits for Your Baby

Immediate skin-to-skin contact between newborns and their mothers can set the stage for better health. A recent Cochrane review confirms ... Read more

How Following a Mediterranean Diet During Pregnancy Can Reduce Your Baby’s Risk of Food Allergies

How Following a Mediterranean Diet During Pregnancy Can Reduce Your Baby’s Risk of Food Allergies

Recent research highlights an intriguing link between a Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding and a lower risk of food ... Read more

Join Us for a Free Celebration of World Breastfeeding Week at Shawnee County Health Department!

Join Us for a Free Celebration of World Breastfeeding Week at Shawnee County Health Department!

Topeka, Kan. – The Shawnee County Health Department is hosting a free community event to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week and ... Read more

World Breastfeeding Week 2025: Addressing the Alarming 64% Exclusive Breastfeeding Rate in Indian Infants Under 6 Months – Understanding the Causes of This Concern

World Breastfeeding Week 2025: Addressing the Alarming 64% Exclusive Breastfeeding Rate in Indian Infants Under 6 Months – Understanding the Causes of This Concern

For most of human history, breastfeeding was simply part of life. It was natural, without the influences of formula bottles ... Read more