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Every year, 287,000 women die in pregnancy or childbirth, and 4.9 million children under five succumb to preventable conditions, alongside 1.9 million stillbirths. 🌍 At #WHA77, nations have committed to tackle these tragedies by regaining momentum in in improving maternal, newborn, and child health (#MNCH)! This commitment is crucial to avert these largely preventable losses through timely, high-quality healthcare services. Learn more about these vital commitments here: https://bit.ly/3X9c0Dp World Health Organization #GlobalHealth #MaternalHealth #ChildSurvival

Are adequate pregnancy and parenting-related resources available to PA students? In this #JPAE article, the authors explore the perceptions of support for, and impact on, family planning and parenting, including lactation, among PA students. #PAEducation #ParentalResources https://ow.ly/hijW50S8xqy

Don’t miss out on our last article for Race Equity Month! This long read discusses the disparities in maternal and child health within Black and Asian minority communities, in pregnancy, birth and the post-natal period. It looks at the reasons for these disparities and what national policymakers and service providers can do about it. Read the full article below:  Bit.ly/3Z9FgJL #maternalhealth #childhealth #ethnicminorities 

Each week, our Early Years Employers Service (EYES) provides our members with comprehensive information about topics relevant to the Early Years and School Age Care sector. This week our EYES update includes information on pregnancy at work, Core Funding Financial Reporting, Bi-weekly Early Years Snapshot and the new National Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour guidelines. #QualityForChildren #EarlyYearsIreland #CoreFunding

Peer supporters are well-trained and supervised but offer informal support to other parents. They can fill the gap when statutory services are overwhelmed, helping to reduce workload pressures on professionals & enabling parents to feel more confident and supported through pregnancy and beyond: https://buff.ly/3YQwHl9 #volunteeringmatters #PeerSupport

Did you know that Black women are three times more likely to die from complications of pregnancy or childbirth than White women? Black Maternal Health Week is a time to raise awareness about the disparities in maternal health outcomes experienced by Black women in our community and across our country. At Broadlawns, we know that many maternal deaths can be prevented by ensuring that all women have access to quality, respectful and equitable maternity health care, and we emphasize the importance of educating our patients on post-birth warning signs. #BMHW2024 #ACenturyOfCaring #BlackMaternalHealth #HealthcareDisparities

Today is the first day of Black Maternal Health Week. During this week, we are taking the opportunity to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by Black women during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, as well as to highlight the importance of equitable access to healthcare. Were you aware of this statistic? #OAAdoptOH #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BlackMamasMatter #MaternalHealthAwareness #EndMaternalMortality #BirthEquity #ProtectBlackMothers #BlackMaternalHealthIsHealth

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which became effective in June 2023, requires covered employers to provide job-related accommodations to employees for work limitations they experience due to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. #TeamSPB report on the EEOC's informal guidance on how healthcare providers can best assist their patients in seeking accommodations under the PWFA, that was released on December 18, 2024. Explore the highlights from the guidance here ➡️ https://ow.ly/fIab50UvR5t #PWFA | #PregnantWorkersFairnessAct | #EEOC

Today is the start of Black Maternal Health Week. Black mothers are three times more likely to die from pregnancy complications than white mothers. Over the next few days, we will discuss ways you can advocate for black moms! #HealthEquity #BlackMaternalHealthWeek

Building a strong foundation for women's health begins long before pregnancy preparations. ✨ At Laborie, we advocate for proactive care and education starting from early adulthood. We empower women to be educated on #womenshealth sooner rather than later. Let's shift the focus from reactive to proactive healthcare, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of knowledge and wellness surrounding women's health. #supportwomenshealth #obstetrics #support #healthequity #healtheducation #healthinnovation