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Stories are powerful and magical; they can help empower families of premature babies.     We wholeheartedly invite you to share your unique story and experience with us. By doing so, your story can create a brighter future for all premature babies and their families.     You can share your story with us by sending us an email at [email protected]* or by tagging us with the hashtag #CPBFPreemieStory. Together, let’s embrace the power of storytelling to make a positive impact in our community.    *By e-mailing us your photos or story you are implying consent, to the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation to share it on our social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Twitter), newsletters, events, and staff and volunteer training.   Sharing your story means that it becomes accessible to others and can be shared and re-shared beyond its original intended audience. If you would like us to tag you on the posts, please include your social media accounts in the e-mail  If at any time you no longer want your story to be shared all you need to do is let us know and we will remove it. Removing the original does not remove the story from the internet but it does limit its availability. 

Ever wondered why most babies are born at night?🌙 It's not just a coincidence—it's rooted in human biology and the practicalities of modern medicine. 🏥 During the day, hospitals often schedule medical interventions, influencing when births occur. Understanding natural birth patterns is essential for expecting mamas to make informed decisions about their birthing experience. In our latest blog, we explain how the circadian rhythm impacts childbirth timing and how this knowledge can prepare you for birth.. Read more in our blog! ⬇️ #PregnancyJourney #Childbirth #ExpectingMoms #StorkHelpers #EmpoweredMamas #BirthKnowledge

Ever wondered why most babies are born at night?🌙 It's not just a coincidence—it's rooted in human biology and the practicalities of modern medicine. 🏥 During the day, hospitals often schedule medical interventions, influencing when births occur. Understanding natural birth patterns is essential for expecting mamas to make informed decisions about their birthing experience. In our latest blog, we explain how the circadian rhythm impacts childbirth timing and how this knowledge can prepare you for birth.. Read more in our blog! ⬇️ #PregnancyJourney #Childbirth #ExpectingMoms #StorkHelpers #EmpoweredMamas #BirthKnowledge

Whether you’re an experienced caregiver or this is your first time, a crying baby can cause so much anxiety. Here’s a quick and crucial guide to soothing a crying infant. #StrongerFamilies #CryingBaby #Parenting #ParentingTips #ParentingHelp

Do you work with children ages 0 to 3? Please join us with the National Coalition for Infants and Toddlers! Membership is free. The National Collaborative for Infants and Toddlers is trying to reach a goal of 1000 member organizations and we need your help! It would be truly superb to have your organization listed on the NCIT website and included in our year-end report that will be shared with our funders! Please see the email below to sign up as an organizational member. I also ask that you forward this along to your networks to invite any and all organizations to join this growing movement to support even stronger federal, state, local, and tribal policies and increased funding for PN-3 systems. Not sure if your organization has already OFFICIALLY signed up for the NCIT? Please check the website to find out if your organization is an active NCIT member. We’d love to have a very broad membership with representation across PN-3 policy areas such as nutrition, maternal health, birth justice, health care access, Early Head Start and Head Start, ECE, and family economic support. And did I forget to mention, signing up is completely FREE! Join NCIT: Together we can help infants & toddlers thrive. ncit main logo The National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers (NCIT) is committed to ensuring that every child and their families have what they need to thrive, starting before birth. Our focus is on large-scale equitable public policy change at the local, state, tribal, and federal levels. We need your help. Join Today! Why it matters: We know that when we support expectant parents and babies in their earliest years, infants grow into healthy kids who are ready for school and life—and our communities, workforce, and economy become stronger and more productive. The NCIT is here to support you and your organization in taking action to help all babies and toddlers thrive. All we are missing is you. Aren’t I already a member? Probably not! For the first time we are working to formalize membership in the NCIT to build a publicly available list of organizations with a shared commitment to infants and toddlers. Check our website to see if your organization is listed as a member. If not, go ahead and sign up! It’s free 😎 The Benefits: Becoming a formal member aligns your organization with the hundreds of other members working on prenatal-to-three issues at the local, state, federal and tribal levels. Access to online grassroots action center, advocacy and issue trainings, tools and resources, as well as campaign consultation and one-on-one technical assistance from planning through every phase of a campaign. All at no-cost! Free! Equitable Change: We recognize that more needs to be done to advance the health of children and families equitably. That's why we're advocating for large-scale policy and systems change. Become a member organization today! Are you an individual looking to get involved? We need you too at www.ncit.org/sign_up!

November is #epilepsy Awareness Month. My mission is to assist in raising awareness. Facts: 1)Most #seizures occur w/o warning. 2)If a seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes, call 911. 3)Do not offer the person food or water until they are fully alert. 4)Seizures start in people over age 65 almost as often as it does in children. Read more in my #book for #youth , titled: #ivy 's Epilepsy. In paperback on #amazon . Filled with #critical info to help #families cope w/epilepsy. #fiction + heartwarming with charts, #puzzles , practical steps and seizure #diary. 📢

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Approximately 105 babies are born preterm during an average week in Oklahoma. That’s 1 in 10 Oklahoma babies. Learn more about how we can make a difference at https://brnw.ch/21wEKuy #PrematurityAwarenessMonth

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 Empowering Premature Babies and Their Families On World Prematurity Day, we come together to shine a light on the challenges faced by premature babies and their families, and to offer our unwavering support. 💜 👶 Tiny Warriors: Premature babies are some of the bravest fighters. Let's celebrate their resilience and strength. 🤱 Supporting Families: We extend our support to the families who care for these little miracles and face unique challenges. 🌐 Global Awareness: Prematurity is a global issue. Let's raise awareness and work towards better care for preterm infants worldwide. 💜 A Brighter Start: Every premature baby deserves a healthy start in life. Let's join hands to make this a reality. 🤝 Join the Movement: Reach out to organizations dedicated to prematurity awareness and support. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of these little warriors and their families. [𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄] https://lnkd.in/gHqy5nUy #WorldPrematurityDay #PreemieAwareness #TinyWarriors #PrematureBabies #SupportingFamilies #NeonatalCare #GlobalAwareness #HealthyStart #PretermInfants #PrematureBirth #NewbornHealth #NICU #StrengthInSmallness #Empowerment #HealthForAll #CommunitySupport #HopeForPrematureBabies #WorldPrematurityDay2024

As a nonprofit serving Black birthing families, Uzazi Village knows that one of the most powerful tools for healthy Black births are doulas and the well-rounded support they provide. Doula guidance has been associated with many positive perinatal health outcomes, such as reduced cesarean sections and length of labor, and lower rates of low birthweight and preterm births. Learn more about Uzazi Village: https://bit.ly/4aZrVHT