Center for Better Beginnings

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In this @UndarkMagazine article, find out what our own Dr. Christina Chambers had to say about the need for research on whether breast milk from moms who receive vaccines might protect children from infections, including COVID-19. https://www.salon.com//can-vaccinated-breast-milk-protect/

MotherToBaby Pregnancy Studies is studying certain arthritic conditions and their treatment in pregnancy (https://mothertobaby.org/pregnancy-studies/). Our friends at the @ArthritisFoundation have useful tools if you are considering pregnancy and talking with others who share this condition. (https://www.arthritis.org//preparing-for-a-healthy-pregnan) #ArthritisAwarenessMonth

10News ABC San Diego KGTV goes in-depth on the safety of #COVID19 vaccines for pregnant people. Our own Dr. Christina Chambers weighs in on preliminary results from both CDC's V-safe program and a study in JAMA on mRNA vaccines in pregnancy. https://www.10news.com//in-depth-early-data-shows-covid-19

Congratulations to the recipient of the 2021 Achievement in Service award at the Center for Better Beginnings, Diana Johnson. Diana is the Research Manager for MotherToBaby Pregnancy Studies and has been a dedicated team member at the Center for Better Beginnings since 1998. It's hard to imagine a Pregnancy Studies job that she has not done herself. She is often the staff member who fills in for staff on vacation, out on leave or for vacant positions. When Diana takes on ad...ditional work, she does this in addition to the workload she is already responsible for. Diana supports a very robust training protocol for all her staff. She assists staff in obtaining outside training and is an advocate for providing training resources for her staff. Diana promotes maternal and child wellness by attending many (perhaps all) of the Pregnancy Studies weekly meetings and offering input and suggestions to protocols. Her input in leadership meetings helps the Division make decisions that meet the needs of all our employees regardless of level or team. Diana also works closely with sponsors to educate them about our services and attends conferences on behalf of Pregnancy Studies. Congratulations, Diana, and thank you for your commitment to maternal and child wellness!

The New York Times asked 723 epidemiologists questions about #COVID19, when we can return to normal, and how quickly. It feels like there is a light at the end of the tunnel, said our own Gretchen Bandoli. We have the tools we need to get there, & it feels within reach." https://www.nytimes.com//epidemiologists-covid-return-norm

ICYM: @undarkmag interviews our co-Director Dr. Chambers about our #COVID19 and breast milk study. https://undark.org/2020/09/21/covid-19-breastfeed-safe/

Congrats, MotherToBaby Pregnancy Studies on the Presidential Poster Award for "The Vedolizumab Pregnancy Exposure Registry", presented at the American College of Gastroenterology 2020 annual meeting. This ongoing @ENTYVIO (vedolizumab) study will bring more info on treating #UC & #CrohnsDisease during pregnancy. https://cdmcd.co/b4r4Kj #ACG2020 @AmCollegeGastro

According to a new study, even light-to-moderate amounts of alcohol use in pregnancy may affect a baby’s psychological and behavioral outcomes, reminding us there is no known safe amount to drink during pregnancy. https://www.forbes.com//drinking-a-small-amount-of-alcohol #FASD

Daylight savings time ends this Sunday Nov. 1 don’t forget to turn your clocks back an hour! https://www.vox.com//daylight-saving-time-2020-ends-sunday

The @FDA strengthens their safety labeling for #NSAIDs, recommending to avoid use at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless your health provider feels it is necessary. Questions about naproxen, ibuprofen or other OTC/prescription medications? Ask @MotherToBabyCA. https://www.fda.gov//fda-recommends-avoiding-use-nsaids-pr

Congratulations to the recipient of the 2020 Achievement in Leadership award at the Center for Better Beginnings, Linette Dyer. Linette is the Strategic Partnership Coordinator for MotherToBaby Pregnancy Studies and has been a team member at the Center for Better Beginnings since March 2016. She works to promote and educate others on the importance of observational pregnancy research through establishing partnerships with healthcare providers and patient advocacy organizations nation-wide. Linette is always positive and encourages her peers to do their best. She takes initiative to work with leaders to overcome barriers and make things happen. Thank you Linette for modeling excellence among your peers!

Thank you, Diana! It’s the last day to participate in our campaign to bring awareness to #FASD! All posts that use #RedShoesRock and tag @UCSDcbb will be entered into our giveaway to win a $25 gift card. Rock those shoes !

In our Virtual Q&A about Alcohol Use with MotherToBaby California & the Center for Better Beginnings, our experts answer the question What does an individual do when they did not know they were pregnant and have been drinking alcohol? Watch our video to find out. #FASD #FASDmonth #FASDawarenessmonth #ASKmothertobabyca #UCSD #MotherToBaby #9monthsmatter #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisordees #FAS #FASDawareness #FASDprevention #FASDsupport #FetalAlcoholSyndrome #PreventFASD #NOFAS #Pregnant #Pregnancy #AlcoholinPregnancy #SafePregnancy #HealthyPregnancy #Mom #Motherhood #Bump #FosterParents #Adoption #PublicHealth #Health #MaternalHealth #PrenatalHealth

#RedShoesRock! Thanks for entering our giveaway to bring awareness to #FASD, @veromfarias! #FASDawareness #FASDmonth

We love the red socks and that pumpkin! Thanks, @evrythnglam, for participating in the #FASDawareness challenge #RedShoesRock! #FASD #FASDmonth

Thank you to @liziliz82 for supporting #fasdawareness and rockin’ those red sneakers for a great cause! #RedShoesRock #FASD #FASDawarenessmonth

Thank you @xliz619x for participating in our #RedShoesRock challenge! #FASD #FASDawarenessmonth

Dr. Jones, one of two doctors who first identified fetal alcohol syndrome in 1973, enthusiastically joins @proofalliance in the #IllPassChallenge to raise awareness about FASD this month!

In our Virtual Q&A about Alcohol Use with MotherToBaby California, our experts answer the question What does an individual do when they did not know they were pregnant and have been drinking? Watch our video to find out. #FASD #FASDmonth #FASDawarenessmonth #ASKmothertobabyca #UCSD #MotherToBaby #9monthsmatter #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisordees #FAS #FASDawareness #FASDprevention #FASDsupport #FetalAlcoholSyndrome #PreventFASD #NOFAS #Pregnant #Pregnancy #AlcoholinPregnancy #SafePregnancy #HealthyPregnancy #Mom #Motherhood #Bump #FosterParents #Adoption #PublicHealth #Health #MaternalHealth #PrenatalHealth