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How Babies" Brains Develop
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (817+ words) By Katie Dukes, director of early childhood policy, Ed NC When babies are born, their brains contain billions of neurons. But how those neurons interact " and what they can do as babies grow through childhood into adulthood " is largely shaped…...
Medi-Cal Cares for You and Your Baby Every Step of the Way
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (636+ words) For many pregnant people, pregnancy brings a mix of both joy and uncertainty. Alongside excitement, there are questions about finding the right doctor, understanding what care is covered, and knowing where to turn for support after the baby arrives. For…...
Why Peace on Earth Begins with Birth, a Q&A with Midwife Nikki Helms
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (502+ words) By Amanda Kim, California Black Media Midwife and full-spectrum birthing care advocate Nikki Helms has spent nearly two decades supporting families through pregnancy, birth and the often-overlooked postpartum period in California. What is the one thing we could do to…...
America's Maternal and Infant Health Crisis Deepens
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (724+ words) The March of Dimes has released its2025 Report Card, and across the United States, the findings tell a story of mothers and infants facing preventable risks that too often lead to tragedy. The national preterm birth rate remains at 10. 4 percent. Babies…...
New Guaranteed Income Program Supports High Risk Mothers and Babies
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (469+ words) Don't miss out on today's news Stay informed! Stay empowered! Join our FREE newsletter today! By'Fernanda Lopez Halvorson, County of San Diego Communications Office The County is partnering with the San Diego Foundation on a new guaranteed income program for…...
Solving the U. S. Black Maternal Health Crisis Could Save Lives and Dollars
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (762+ words) Don't miss out on today's news By'Jennifer Porter Gore, Word in Black They are well-known facts: the United States has some of the worst maternal and infant mortality rates in the industrialized world, and Black women are two to four…...
Music's Role for Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (392+ words) By Head Start, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services Hearing is one of the first senses to develop " babies are listening to and learning from their birth parents before they are born! Once children are born, music and singing have…...
Oklahoma Group Helps Black Women Get Adequate Maternity Sare Amid High Mortality Rates
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (494+ words) Imani's Village was founded in 2020 to advance infant and maternal health in Oklahoma's Black community. Farah Antoine-Mayberry, Imani's Village founder, said one of their main focuses is education. " data-medium-file="https: //i0. wp. com/sdvoice. info/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot2025-04-15at111749 AM. jpg? fit=250%2 C142&ssl…...