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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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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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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Moms, dads, babies, and the people who serve them gathered at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys to celebrate the first year of the Welcome Baby program, which is run in partnership by the hospital and El Nido Family Centers.
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LA Best Babies Network hosted the first annual Family Strengthening Summit on June 2 in Los Angeles. The event brought together over 400 staff members and others affiliated with the Welcome Baby program and its home visiting services. Video of all presentations is included here.
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Sarah was exhausted and at the end of her rope. That’s not uncommon for a new mom. But she was also feeling the anxiety and frustration of not being able to breastfeed her hungry newborn.
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