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Maternal and infant mortality and morbidity are far too high in the United States. The Brazelton Touchpoints Center is proud to have collaborated with the Parents as Teachers National Center to create a practical guide designed to help home visitors, community health workers, and family support providers establish stronger, more trusting relationships with pregnant and postpartum clients. Our new book, Promoting Healthy Outcomes During Pregnancy and Beyond: The Role of Community and Social Service Providers, is grounded in a social determinants of health framework, and offers evidence-based strategies, real-world case studies, and tools to help reduce health disparities and strengthen family well-being from preconception through the baby’s first year. Get your copy now! Available now through Routledge Taylor & Francis Group Authors: Christina Mondi-Rago, Joanne Roberts, Lindsey Sagasta, Lindsay Boyer, Jillian Brashear, MPH, Allison Kemner, Sondra Horowitz, Lindsey (Forton) Shah, MSW, LCSW, Abigail Edwards, MPH, CPH, Kerry Caverly, Ayoub Catherine https://conta.cc/4rIKslp

Supporting work that truly matters. We’re proud to partner with the Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative on their One-Year Postpartum Pathway Report—the result of a collaborative and dedicated Optimizing Postpartum Task Force convened to determine where and how care can be strengthened during the critical year after birth. The report focuses on several areas that can make a real difference for mothers and families, including: » Ongoing care for chronic and pregnancy-related conditions » Mental health support throughout the first year postpartum » Addressing social drivers of health, improving care coordination, and increasing patient engagement » Strengthening the maternal workforce to support high-quality postpartum care We encourage healthcare leaders, providers, and community partners to explore the recommendations and continue the important work of improving maternal health outcomes across Missouri. Many thanks to Missouri Hospital Association and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for supporting this important effort. The executive summary is available via the link in the comments. #research #community #health #postpartum #healthoutcomes #families

Research matters. Yes, in selling and marketing products. That's how the world works. But in a year of decreased public health funding, understanding our community's needs is more important than ever. Informed research helps legislators understand where to put limited $$. And in turn, that leads to stronger communities. Great work by Reggi Rideout and Anna K. Trainer, MPH, MA at Simply Strategy. 👏 👏 👏 #lovewhatyoudo #consultant #research #insights #community #publichealth #families

Supporting work that truly matters. We’re proud to partner with the Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative on their One-Year Postpartum Pathway Report—the result of a collaborative and dedicated Optimizing Postpartum Task Force convened to determine where and how care can be strengthened during the critical year after birth. The report focuses on several areas that can make a real difference for mothers and families, including: » Ongoing care for chronic and pregnancy-related conditions » Mental health support throughout the first year postpartum » Addressing social drivers of health, improving care coordination, and increasing patient engagement » Strengthening the maternal workforce to support high-quality postpartum care We encourage healthcare leaders, providers, and community partners to explore the recommendations and continue the important work of improving maternal health outcomes across Missouri. Many thanks to Missouri Hospital Association and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for supporting this important effort. The executive summary is available via the link in the comments. #research #community #health #postpartum #healthoutcomes #families

Hot off the press! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dV3rn2gM ⬅️ We’ve published the Global Pregnancy Collaboration’s 2023 Annual Meeting Proceedings on why health before pregnancy matters as much as during pregnancy and how the exposome (lifetime environmental, behavioral, and physiological exposures) shapes outcomes. From air pollution and endocrine disruptors to nutrition, stress, and social factors, the evidence is clear: optimizing preconception health can transform maternal and infant outcomes. What we recommend: ✅ Make preconception counseling routine for all women and partners ✅ Promote healthy behaviors early through education and public campaigns ✅ Normalize preconception planning in primary care and workplaces ✅ Improve EMR systems to capture preconception and exposome data ✅ Scale digital tools and community programs for diverse populations ✅ Advance research on resilience and exposome factors Read the full article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dV3rn2gM ⬅️ #maternalhealth #PreconceptionHealth #Preeclampsia #WomenHealth

Women’s health is not just about treating symptoms — it’s about optimizing physical, hormonal, mental, and metabolic health across every life stage. From adolescence to reproductive years, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause, women experience unique biological and social health challenges that require personalized, preventive, and holistic approaches. 🔹 Key pillars of female health optimization include: • Hormonal balance & cycle-aware care • Nutrition aligned with female physiology • Stress management & mental well-being • Metabolic and reproductive health support • Lifestyle interventions backed by evidence When women are healthy, families thrive, workplaces perform better, and communities grow stronger. It’s time we move from reactive care to proactive optimization, and from one-size-fits-all solutions to woman-centered health strategies. 💬 Let’s continue the conversation: How can organizations, healthcare providers, and policymakers better support female health optimization? #FemaleHealth #WomenWellness #HealthOptimization #HormonalHealth #PreventiveCare #WomenInHealth #Wellbeing #HealthcareInnovation

Funding for 86% of maternal and child health (MCH) projects was cancelled, affecting an estimated 16.8 million pregnant women and 11.3 million newborns annually.

Wildfire smoke poses serious health risks—from asthma and cardiovascular issues to pregnancy complications and long-term trauma. Latino communities, especially the outdoor workforce that powers our agriculture sector, often face these conditions firsthand and are leading efforts to strengthen safety and preparedness. Our wildfire resiliency toolkit breaks down these health impacts and highlights community-driven strategies, tools, and policy solutions that can improve protections and build long-term resilience. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eEtvWHPJ

When to Seek Professional Diabetes Support Many people with diabetes manage alone longer than they should, assuming they should "figure it out" independently. Signs you'd benefit from working with a diabetes educator: - Newly diagnosed and overwhelmed - Blood sugar consistently out of range - Frequent hypoglycemic episodes - Current management plan isn't working - Feeling burned out - Pregnancy or planning to conceive - Needing to educate family or caregivers What credentialed diabetes educators provide: Evidence-based education, personalized strategies, nutrition guidance, medication management support, and emotional support - all tailored to your individual circumstances. The outcomes: Working with a diabetes educator improves blood sugar control, reduces emergency episodes, increases confidence, and helps prevent long-term complications. Seeking professional support isn't admitting failure - it's taking control of your health with expert guidance. #DiabetesEducation #HealthSupport #ChronicDiseaseManagement