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HMHB January 6 From the "good news" department: Largely due to improvements in sanitation, medical services, access to food in the developing world, and the success of public health efforts like vaccine programs,... read more »

HMHB January 5 Have you seen the Million Moms Challenge "Top 12 Triumphs for 2012" list? It includes important steps forward for maternal-child health!Top Twelve Triumphs for 2012millionmomschallenge.orgMillion Moms Challenge

HMHB January 4 Yesterday American Academy of Pediatrics President Thomas K. McInerny, MD, FAAP, along with representatives from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), the American College of Emergency Physicians, and the... read more »

HMHB January 4 CDC reports that cases of influenza are on the rise. So far, 18 states have confirmed widespread flu activity. It's not too late to get your flu vaccine, and avoid being... read more »

HMHB January 3 New study finds that a system of screening, supported diagnosis, and PPD management leads to significantly improved outcomes for women with postpartum depression.Study is First to Show Improved Outcomes with Postpartum... read more »

HMHB January 2 "As pediatricians, we believe that children deserve a safe environment in which to grow and learn." In a New Year's Eve letter to the White House, the American Academy of... read more »

HMHB January 1 Meet New York City's first babies of 2013. Any "New Year's babies" - or healthcare professionals who attended New Year's births - among our Facebook friends?First Babies of 2013 Born Across... read more »

HMHB January 1 Do you have parenting resolutions for the New Year? Share them in the comments!12 New Year's Resolutions for Happier Familiesparenting.blogs.nytimes.comKeep a "to-don't" list. Give warm greetings and farewells. Create more art... read more »

HMHB January 1 Thanks to each of you for connecting with us and working with us for healthy moms, babies and families in 2012. We wish you a safe, happy, and healthy New Year's... read more »

HMHB December 31 Year in review! As the clock winds down on 2012, what do you think were the year's best and worst developments for the health and safety of moms, babies and children?

HMHB January 5 Have you seen the @amillionmoms Top 12 Triumphs of 2012? Includes big steps forward for maternal-child health! http://t.co/h0VzWg1E

HMHB January 4 #Flu cases are on the rise & only 37% of Americans are vaccinated. Make sure to #GetAFluVax.

HMHB January 3 .@AmerAcadPeds updates screening guide for retinopathy of prematurity. #NPIHC http://t.co/eSwbc3ob

HMHB January 2 Letter from @AmerAcadPeds to @WhiteHouse calls for gun control measures to protect child safety. http://t.co/pILJbh56

HMHB January 2 Study shows improved outcomes with postpartum depression screening & care. http://t.co/9p3bwFIQ

HMHB January 1 In the news: Meet NYC's first babies of 2013. Any New Year births for our Twitter friends? http://t.co/zDUJmWu4

HMHB January 1 Do you have parenting resolutions for the New Year? @NYTmotherlode http://t.co/nkypp1RP

HMHB January 1 Thanks to each of you for connecting with us & working with us for healthy moms, babies & families in 2012! http://t.co/CipbWslz

HMHB January 1 Happy New Year from the National Premature Infant Health Coalition! #NPIHC http://t.co/a9Xaexvt

HMHB December 31 Year in review! What were 2012's best & worst developments for healthy & safe moms, babies & families? http://t.co/pGylxwjT

Protect Yourself, Protect Your Family. Get Your Flu Vaccine Today! In support of efforts for National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), we welcome guest blogger Laura Scott, Executive Director of Families Fighting Flu (FFF) on how flu personally impacts families. by Laura Scott Executive Director, Families Fighting Flu, Inc. It’s that ti... read more »

Protect Yourself, Protect Your Baby. Get Your Flu Shot Today! In support of efforts for National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), we welcome two guest bloggers, Dr. Karen Wong from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Laura Scott, Executive Director of Families Fighting Flu (FFF). These organizations are working together to... read more »

For Moms & Babies, Fish IS Brain Food After All! Turns out mother and grandmother really did know best: Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should try to eat two servings of cooked seafood per week. Getting the recommended amount of seafood into a mother’s diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding promotes optimal growth and cognitive... read more »

MCH in the “Era of the Share” Welcome to HMHB’s blog!  We are especially pleased to present this new resource and communication platform for our maternal-child health friends -- as well as for parents and policymakers committed to working on behalf of families. An exciting component of our new-and-improved website, the blog, promises... read more »