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Proper nutrition for a pregnant woman does not mean "eating for 2" #NationalNutritionMonth

This month, we’re honoring black women we lost due to health inequities here in USA. We’re also highlighting those who paved the way, and/or continue to, advocate for the health of black moms and babies. Who do you advocate for? Who inspires you to advocate? #BlackHistoryMonth

Everyone loves a great blankie...especially when it’s cold outside! Just remember not to put that blankie in the crib with baby. Remember the ABCs of Safe Sleep.

We have the highest rate of maternal morbidity in the developing world. Healthy babies begin with healthy women long before they become pregnant. #LaytheGroundwork

With the cold weather we’re expecting, keep these infant #safesleep tips in mind: Don’t overheat your baby. Set your thermostat between 68F & 72F. Don’t overwrap your baby in too many layers. Always place your baby to sleep on his or her back.

DYK? Only about 10% of #babies are #born on their due date. 50% are born within one week of the due date, and 90% are born within two weeks of the date. #INLaborofLove

City of Gary warming centers! @karenaboutgary

“...the United States has the second-highest child poverty rate among 29 developed countries.” - @ColbyItkowitz - Washington Post buff.ly/2Qivz6l #EndChildPoverty #InvestInKids

It takes about 2 weeks after #flu vaccination for the body to build up protection against flu. Get a #fluvax before flu begins spreading in your community! ow.ly/zttt30n7Va9

While #breastfeeding is natural, it can take time to learn and it really helps to get ongoing support from health workers or peer counselors 👩🏼‍⚕️👨🏿‍⚕️ Don’t be afraid to ask for support! 🤱🏻

On the 3rd day of Christmas a #RealTalkGiftToMe… LISTEN Give the greatest gift of all by listening. Find time to have a brew with someone this #Christmas. Download our Real Talk poster for tips on how to start conversations: realtalk.community/resources/

About 85% of #newborns like to face right when they lay on their backs. About 85% of people are right handed. Related? #INLaborofLove

On Nov. 6 at 1PM ET, @ThePHF will host a webinar to introduce the new Competencies for Performance Improvement Professionals in Public Health (PI Competencies), a set of skills desirable for PI professionals working in public health. Register today at bit.ly/2OGhEuV.

New Report on State Obesity Rates Among Children ift.tt/2CB4ect #Indiana105

Looking for resources to talk with your staff about preventing alcohol-exposed pregnancies? Check out a 30 minute staff meeting activity here: bit.ly/2yWMZ1V and learn more about out AStEPP initiative here: bit.ly/2ExHdJQ

@NACCHOalerts looks forward to working with the Administration to ensure the Opioid Crisis Response Act addresses the needs of local health departments working each day to curb opioid addiction and save lives. #opioidcrisisresponse Act ow.ly/qQYO30mmvMY

October is National #BullyingPreventionMonth! Want to know what your child's text message really means? WATCH & learn with SAMHSA's #bullying prevention app: youtube.com/watch?v=_pbGpH…

Evidence supports screening for intimate partner violence: task force reut.rs/2D4AjdL

A quick guide to #preconception health: newsmomsneed.marchofdimes.org/?p=27519 Another super-useful #NewsMomsNeed post from @MarchofDimes! @modhealthtalk @MODCAL @MarchForBabies

Love Shouldn't Hurt | Gary Commission for Women | Domestic Violence Awareness Month | qoo.ly/sv5an