The Gift of Play: Brain Building and Bonding With Your Baby
You are your baby’s favorite toy! Playtime builds your baby’s brain and strengthens the parent-child bond. Here are some tips and activity ideas.
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Resources
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Resources: Diabetes and Pregnancy (Gestational Diabetes)
Each November, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) leads a campaign to focus the nation’s attention on issues surrounding diabetes. This week marked the end of American Diabetes Month, but we wanted to post some related resources and information that you can use throughout the year, especially those that focus on diabetes and pregnancy.
Read MoreChooseHealthLAMoms.com Helps New Moms Achieve Healthy Weight
This week the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health launched ChooseHealthLAMoms.com, a free online resource to help new mothers in L.A. County get healthy after having a baby. By encouraging three simple activities — exclusive breastfeeding, drinking water, and walking — the website aims to help new moms return to a healthy weight. Moms can create an account on the website to get free lessons, text reminders, and a weekly tracker that …
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Look Before You Lock: Prevent Child Heatstroke in Cars. #CheckForBaby
Labor Day may mark the ceremonial end of summer, but here in southern California it’s still all scorch and sizzle. And inside a parked car, the heat can be deadly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 636 children died in hot cars between 1998 and 2014.
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August Is National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. For pregnant women and newborns, it’s especially important to get timely vaccinations. Here are some resources to help get the word out.
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Five Ways to Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week #WBW15: August 1-7
World Breastfeeding Week is just days away. This year, the theme is “Let’s Make It Work,” and the focus is on supporting all working women who want to breastfeed. Help spread the word about the benefits of breastfeeding and the need for lactation accommodations in the workplace.
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Report Shows Rise in Syphilis Transmission From Moms to Babies in L.A. County
Cases of pregnant women passing on syphilis to their babies more than tripled in California from 2013 to 2014. L.A. County health officials call for increased educational outreach to health care workers and patients.
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Best Mobile Apps for Parents With Babies: “Daily Vroom”
While we’d say it’s generally best to put the phone away and interact with your baby — talk, tickle, laugh, kiss, play, read, sing … repeat — there are some terrific (and free) resources online for new parents. Here is the first in a series highlighting mobile apps that provide families with the best tools and tips to help babies develop healthy brains, bodies, and behavior.
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