As parents already know, children are at their most vulnerable in the first two years of their life. The organization 1,000 Days is dedicated to this very issue. Researchers have identified the first 1,000 days of a child’s life – from conception to the child’s second birthday – as the most pressing time for the … Read more
It may come as a surprise to you, but you don’t need to do two separate loads of laundry; one for your clothes and the other for your baby’s. Of course, this doesn’t mean that you should use any kind of detergent to wash your child’s clothes. In fact, you should probably consider changing the … Read more
Fast Facts: What You Should Know About Premature Birth Click here to download PDF in English Click here to download PDF in Spanish Provides an overview of premature birth and its risk factors, explains two common risks of preterm labor (short cervix and prior preterm birth), and provides information on screening and treatment options. Available in … Read more
Our Virtual Library resources include webinars, Interviews with Experts on a variety of topics affecting families and our Fast Facts for Families series with information on topics such as immunization, jaundice, RSV and oral health.
What You Should Know About Preeclampsia: Q&A with Eleni Tsigas of the Preeclampsia Foundation Eleni Tsigas is Executive Director of the Preeclampsia Foundation and has previously served the organization in a variety of volunteer capacities, including on its Board of Directors. Tsigas came to the Preeclampsia Foundation after her own pregnancies were seriously affected by … Read more
An Interview with Dr. Carol Sakala of Childbirth Connection Carol Sakala, PhD, MSPH, is director of programs for Childbirth Connection (formerly Maternity Center Association), a national nonprofit organization based in New York City. Dr. Sakala recently led an analysis of over 300 studies comparing cesarean section and vaginal birth outcomes, which was used to develop … Read more
We can all agree that bringing a baby into this world is not just a blessing — it is one of the most important stages of life a woman will go through. However, some may struggle a bit. Pregnancy can take a toll on them, both physically and psychologically. Nevertheless, our guide to pregnancy essentials, … Read more
Richard H. Beigi, MD Member, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ (ACOG) Immunization Expert Work Group Associate Professor of Reproductive Sciences, Department of OB/GYN/RS, Magee-Women’s Hospital, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Fall is just around the corner, and with it comes a reminder that flu season is quickly approaching. Did you know that the … Read more
