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Postpartum Partners is a service-learning collaboration between Duke's Schools of Nursing and Medicine training future healthcare professionals in community-centered postpartum care, addressing health equity gaps and empowering marginalized families. With guidance from mentors like our own Assistant Professor, Dr. Stephanie Gedzyk-Nieman, students gain hands-on experience working with community partners such as MAAME, Inc. and Breastfeed Durham. Through doula training, health seminars, and community engagement, students learn to provide culturally sensitive care while tackling systemic inequities in postpartum health. The interdisciplinary approach fosters collaboration and community-building while preparing students to be agents of change. Read it here: https://duke.is/4/xrpe #DukeNursing #HealthEquity #PostpartumCare #ServiceLearning #HealthProfessionals

🌟 Tackling maternity disparities: a critical step towards equity in care. This month, the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Southampton launched the NIHR Challenge: Maternity Disparities consortium with a successful networking event. The Southampton-led collaboration is focused on improving care before and between pregnancies, addressing the disproportionate impact of maternal mortality on minoritised groups and those in disadvantaged areas. Read more about how this initiative is creating an equitable care system for women, families, and future generations. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ekumRGhU

Curious about the Neonatal Care Bill and its impact on families and workplaces? Delve into this informative article to understand its significance and implications: https://bit.ly/48VeN5S #NeonatalCareBill #FamilySupport #WorkplacePolicies

By providing valuable information, tips, and resources, we hope to empower parents in keeping their children safe and promoting their overall well-being. Read the full article: Pediatrician Resources for Parents ▸ https://lttr.ai/ATEga #PediatricResources #NorthTexas #SpendQualityTime #SeekMedicalAttention #MakeInformedDecisions

Are you new to MAITS? Or ever wondered how MAITS has such a big impact as such a small organisation? By empowering local health and education workers through specialised "Training of the Trainer" programmes, MAITS ensures sustainable community-driven change. Our approach breaks down stigmas, improves child development, and enhances educational access. From creating cost-effective, life-saving equipment to boosting breastfeeding rates, MAITS is transforming lives with practical, impactful solutions. For more information on how we work: https://lnkd.in/drdGHjge #MAITS #Innovation #DisabilitySupport #CommunityEmpowerment #SustainableChange #GlobalImpact 

We think it’s crucial that healthcare professionals understand how to tackle health inequalities in pregnant women. This CPD module, highlighting lessons from MBRRACE-UK, is free to support your education on this topic. #BMMHW24 #MaternalMentalHealthUK

Exciting news for working parents! Starting 6 April 2025, the right to neonatal care leave and pay will be available, allowing parents to take up to 12 weeks of leave if their newborn needs special medical care. This is a major step forward in supporting families during challenging times. 💙👶 As an employer stay informed so your organisation is ready for this important change! Read Grace Dipper's blog to find out more. Read more : https://zurl.co/mmz4n #EmploymentLaw #FamilyFirst #SupportParents #neonatalcare

Another highlight of 2024 was the International Childbirth Education Association "Circle of Care" in-person conference 💞💖💝 You can still sign up for 10 webinar sessions including my updated "Communication Skills for Perinatal Professionals." This access is only available until 31 December! Practical skills covered in this Communications CEU include: 💞Active Listening 💞Anticipatory Guidance 💞Motivational Interviewing "The increased attention and interest in the maternal-infant health movement may result in accelerated pathways for emerging allied health professionals. While sufficient clinical skills can be gained via these pathways, there is also much value and benefit in honing related skills for more well-rounded, whole-person support in practice. Take your practice from clinical knowledge to practical, implementable know-how truly supportive of families during the perinatal stage. This session will explore crucial aspects of communication in perinatal care, aiming to elevate and refine skills for a more compassionate clinical practice." Learn more about all of the sessions offered: https://lnkd.in/epze8Qnh #icea2024 #perinatal #professionaldevelopment #growthmindset

Did you know that GoCheck Kids has a new EHR integration with Office Practicum? 🤝 It enhances pediatric practices by streamlining the process of conducting screenings during well-child visits. This seamless integration allows healthcare providers to easily access and utilize GoCheck Kids' comprehensive screening tools directly within the Office Practicum platform. By automating data entry and ensuring that critical health information is captured accurately, providers can focus more on delivering quality care. This collaboration not only improves efficiency but also supports better health outcomes for children, enabling practices to quickly identify potential concerns early on for better health outcomes. 🧒 Learn more about our EHR integrations at https://lnkd.in/eEip3Jwt #OfficePracticum #GoCheckKids #EHRIntegration #PediatricHealthcare

Have you heard about the new Neonatal Care Leave and Pay starting April 6, 2025? This important initiative will provide working parents with up to 12 weeks of paid leave to care for their babies during critical times in neonatal care. Here's what you need to know: ✅ Applies to parents of babies admitted to neonatal care within 28 days of birth, with a hospital stay of 7 or more days. ✅Available from day one of employment. ✅It is expected to support around 60,000 families every year. 🗨️ Sam Meadows, HR Director at HLTH Group, commented: "This is an essential step toward creating workplaces that truly support parents in balancing their careers and their families' health." We'd love to hear from you—how do you think this will impact families and workplaces? Share your thoughts below. 👉 Still have questions? We've written a blog to help explain everything in detail. The link is in the comments. #NeonatalCare #ParentalLeave #WorkingParents #HLTHGroup