June Community Newsletter – Fathers Matter: The Power of an Involved Dad
This year Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 18. On Father’s Day, we honor the contributions our fathers, grandfathers, and father figures have made in our lives. This is because…
May Community Newsletter – Managing Stress & Anxiety During Pregnancy
This Month is Maternal Mental Health (MMH) Month! Each year, we use this month to raise awareness about the emotional well-being of mothers during pregnancy and after giving birth. Read…
April Community Newsletter – Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) & Pregnancy
This month is National Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Month. Each year we observe this holiday to raise awareness about STDs and the importance of STD testing and treatment. STDs…
March Community Newsletter – Nutrition Month: Feeding Your Baby for the 1st Year
March is National Nutrition Month, and we celebrate this holiday to encourage healthy eating! It’s no secret that the food we eat fuels our daily activities — but that is…
February Community Newsletter: Heart to Heart – Pregnancy & Your Heart Health
Did you know that health issues during pregnancy — even if they disappear after delivery — can signal trouble for your heart? February is American Heart Month. Each year, we…
January Community Newsletter: Birth defects and your baby – Everything you need to Know
Nearly, 1 in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect each year in the United States. For this reason, January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month. A birth…
December Community Newsletter: December is Safe Toy and Gift Awareness Month
‘Tis the season for holiday cheer, but also holiday safety! Because the month of December is the most popular month for gift-giving, it is important to keep safety in mind…
November Community Newsletter: November is National Prematurity Awareness Month
Every November, we recognize National Prematurity Awareness Month to raise awareness about the nearly 400,000 premature babies born in the U.S. each year. We also observe this month to find…
October Community Newsletter: October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month
Every October, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) & National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month is observed to bring attention to this unfortunate problem. Losing a child during pregnancy or…
September Community Newsletter: September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month!
Did you know almost 3.66 million babies were born in the United States last year? Thankfully, all were required to receive screening tests before leaving the hospital. These tests were…