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About 700 women die each year in the U.S. from pregnancy-related complications. Most deaths could be prevented. Learn about how you can help save moms: https://www.cdc.gov/hear/partners-friends-family/index.html #HearHer

Happy #EarthDay! How are you choosing to celebrate our planet and its beautiful inhabitants today?

Too many women die each year in the U.S. due to pregnancy-related complications. If you know someone who is pregnant or a woman who has been pregnant in past year, Hear Her concerns. It could save her life.

Breastfeed LA: The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles recently gave a presentation to the Family Strengthening Network. Check out all the great resources on BreastfeedLA.org that they shared! http://welcomebaby.labestbabies.org/breastfeedla/

Congrats and kudos to the great bunch who just wrapped up the Family Strengthening Network's 18th cohort training yesterday! These folks, from Welcome Baby hospitals and home visiting agencies across L.A. County, participated in dozens and dozens of hours of virtual training to be sure they have the skills and knowledge to help pregnant people and families with newborns. Do you know someone in L.A. County who is pregnant? Go to https://WelcomeBabySupport.org to see if their delivery hospital offers extra support through Welcome Baby -- and tell them to take a minute to sign up! Thanks to First 5 LA, it's 100% FREE, no matter your income, insurance, or immigration status!

Adding a new member to the family is exciting, but it also comes with new questions and concerns especially now. The FREE Welcome Baby program gives you your own pregnancy coach and nurse, who will be there to answer questions and support you every step of the way. Take advantage of this free benefit. Learn more at WelcomeBabySupport.org

Home visitors can make a big difference with their support for families who are grieving the loss of a baby. This webinar provides information and tips to help them provide the best support. http://welcomebaby.labestbabies.org/webinar-supporting-par/

Pregnant? #WelcomeBaby is here for you! Visit WelcomeBabySupport.org to learn about the FREE pregnancy and early parenting support the program offers.

Babies who are breastfed or are fed expressed breastmilk are at lower risk for SIDS compared with babies who were never fed breastmilk. Learn more about the impact of breastfeeding on infant health: https://www.nichd.nih.gov///Breastfeed_Baby_SIDS_final.pdf

What are the latest care recommendations for pregnant women and families with young children who have tested positive for COVID-19? UCLA's Dr. Karin Nielson and Dr. Viviana Farajado explain. http://welcomebaby.labestbabies.org/webinar-supporting-fam/

Here is a roundup of this week’s conferences, webinars, and trainings for home visitors and others who work with pregnant women and families with little ones. Also included: events around L.A. County that you can share with the families you serve. http://welcomebaby.labestbabies.org/upcoming-events-for-th/

Today is your last chance to respond to the #2020Census. Don’t miss this opportunity to shape your community’s future for the next 10 years. Respond now at 2020CENSUS.GOV.

So nice to have Maternal and Child Health Access monthly meetings back! They're all virtual, but still a great way to access tons of helpful info and updates to better serve families in L.A. County!

The Safe to Sleep campaign has created a brochure that informs caregivers about SIDS and strategies to reduce the risk of #SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant death. Access their resource here: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/resources/caregivers

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. See March of Dimes tips for grieving parents: https://newsmomsneed.marchofdimes.org//pregnancy-infant-l/ Star Legacy Foundation has good info/resources here: https://starlegacyfoundation.org/awareness-month/... In L.A. County? See LA County Department Of Public Health's page of local grief support resources: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov//Grief%20Support%20Inform #NeverBeStill

Know someone who just announced their pregnancy? 14 hospitals in L.A. County offer 100% FREE pregnancy support through the First 5 LA-funded Welcome Baby program. Invite them to go to WelcomeBabySupport.org to learn more and get signed up!

It's #DomesticViolenceAwareness month. If you suspect someone is a victim of #DomesticViolence, the Office on Women's Health - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has tips on how to help: https://www.womenshealth.gov/relationship//how-help-friend Their helpline: 800-994-9662 (6am-3pm PT, Mon-Fri) L.A. County Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-978-3600 (24/7) National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 (24/7)... In danger? Call 911. #DVAM20 #DVAM2020 See more