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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” We hear this adage often during this time of year. For many years it was thought that there were higher rates of suicide during this time of year. I am happy to report that there is no data to support this. Based on a study from the Annenberg Public Policy center, suicides do not increase during this time of year. Read more here: http://spr.ly/6047Q5Zfd I want to highlight gratitude this month. During this season we are so busy shopping, decorating, cooking, attending holiday parties, spending time with the family, and all of it may feel overwhelming. A great way to combat the stress of the holidays is to hold space for gratitude. Did you know that centering gratitude helps to reduce depression, lessen anxiety, supports heart health and improves sleep? UCLA Health outlines many of the benefits of gratitude. Read more here: http://spr.ly/6048Q5Zfe I encourage you to take a moment at bedtime or first thing in the morning to write down 3 things you’re grateful for. Do this for at least 30 days, and before you know it, it will become a new, healthy habit. It is the most wonderful time of the year, and I am grateful for all of you and my lovely partner, Huggies Healthcare. Please tune in below for the monthly message from our Executive Director for Maternal Health, Rose L. Horton, MSM, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN #NotOnMyWatch

Join us in supporting Family to Family Support Network® and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption for a FREE webinar as they explore the social drivers of health (SDOH). Register here: http://spr.ly/6042Qy2Jy Tiffany M. Montgomery, PhD, RNC-OB, C-EFM Rebecca Vahle

Join us on December 10 at 12:00 PM EST for an important session on delivering respectful care to neonatal patients and families. Dräger and ICON are hosting the event, featuring our Executive Director for Maternal Health, Rose L. Horton, MSM, RN, NEA-BC, FAANas the guest speaker. Rose will help raise awareness of how bias in the NICU can contribute to disrespectful treatment and impact perinatal and neonatal outcomes. Register here: http://spr.ly/6044QHWow

This Sunday, November 17th is World Prematurity Day, and NICU families require a truly special type of village. Tag someone in yours and join us as we support NICU families everywhere. ❤️ #NICU #nicuawareness #nicunurse #nicubaby #nicumom #nicudad #preemie

This month we are highlighting World Prematurity Day. Did you know that 1-10 babies are born prematurely? The March of Dimes – MOD has given the United States a D+ grade for premature births in the March of Dimes Report Card due to the alarmingly high preterm birth rate. Preterm births occur for a variety of reasons. According to WHO most preterm births happen spontaneously, but some are due to medical reasons such as infections, and chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure; however, often no cause is identified. A baby’s movements are an important sign of their wellbeing in the 3rd trimester. Learn more about fetal movement with Count the Kicks here: http://spr.ly/6042Scvt4 Please tune in below for the monthly message from our Executive Director for Maternal Health, Rose L. Horton, MSM, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN #NotOnMyWatch #WorldPrematurityDay

We're excited to exhibit at the 2024 Perinatal Leadership Forum, November 10-14! Visit us at Booth 305 - we can't wait to see you! Synova Associates LLC

Only 2 days left to register for the NICU Mental Health Conference - You don't want to miss it! It’s not too late to register for Hand To Hold's virtual NICU Mental Health Conference, the only national conference bringing together NICU parents and NICU professionals to learn, discuss and inspire advocacy to improve the immediate and long-term mental health of NICU families. For two days, hospitals and parents from across the country come together to learn, engage, and discuss critical mental health topics important to NICU families and the professionals who care for them. NICU professionals may earn continuing education credits.* Complementary registration for parents! Register here: http://spr.ly/6045SVcF3

Huggies® is honored to support the Vizient, Inc Pediatric Tech Watch with “Understanding and Supporting Diaper Need in America”. Check out the article on page 20! A special thanks to the National Diaper Bank Network and Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) for the collaboration and all you do to support diaper need! Sarah Herrmann

This month we highlight Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness. Did you know that sudden infant death is the leading cause of death for infants between one - four months of age in the United States? The number of deaths has decreased significantly since the launch of the Safe Sleep initiative in 1994. When infants are placed on their stomachs to sleep, overheating can occur. They also rebreathe exhaled air which has more carbon dioxide and less oxygen causing too little oxygen in the infant's body. Temporary changes in the heart and lung function could affect the amount of oxygen getting to the brain. What does safe sleep look like? Placing the infant on their back, on a firm, flat and level surface. It isn't recommended to use any crib bumpers, blankets or soft toys in the infant sleep space. Please check this link for additional information on Sudden Infant Death Awareness and prevention: http://spr.ly/6046UpsqK Please tune in below for the monthly message from our Executive Director for Maternal Health, Rose L. Horton, MSM, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN #NotOnMyWatch #SIDSawarenessMonth #SafeSleep #SIDS

NICU Professionals: Take advantage of Early Bird pricing for the Hand to Hold NICU Mental Health Conference! Register by October 11 and save! → handtohold.org/conference Hand to Hold's virtual NICU #MentalHealth Conference is the only national #conference bringing together #NICU parents and NICU professionals to learn, discuss, and inspire advocacy to improve the immediate and long-term mental health of NICU families. The conference is 100% free for NICU parents.   Join us on November 6 & 7 as hospitals and parents from across the country come together to learn, engage, and discuss critical mental health topics important to NICU families and the professionals who care for them.   *Continuing education offered for LCSW, LMFT, RN, and Child life. Attendees must be registered as a NICU Professional in order to claim CEUs.