Pebbles of Hope

It's World Prematurity Day! Hold your preemies close, or reach out to a friend, relative, or co-worker who was born a preemie or is a parent of a preemie and show your love to them today. #worldprematurityday #prematurityawarenessday #aheadoftheirtime #borntoosoon

It's that time of year again and families are gearing up for #Halloween. We love these costumes that were put together for #preemies at Miller Children's & Women's Hospital in Long Beach. bit.ly/PreemiesHallow…

#Preemies can often be saved and have improved quality of life with simple, low-cost interventions given at birth. Pebbles of Hope empowers parents and caregivers in under-served areas with resources to help them care for their babies. Learn more here: buff.ly/2GLdgVq

Parent involvement can make ALL the difference when it comes to post-natal care. Former #NICU nurse, Cheryl Major, has seen it for herself! Learn more about Cheryl's fascinating experience and her expertise about NICU operations by checking out our blog! buff.ly/2MElCly

Children born prematurely are exposed to a number of different risk factors that affect them throughout life. Check out this article to learn about how an ongoing study seeks to optimize the health of #preemie children. buff.ly/2OHh14Q

More than 1 in 10 babies are born too early every year. This number can be SIGNIFICANTLY reduced with access to proper care. Now, who's ready to join us in helping reduce this tragedy around the globe? buff.ly/2GLdgVq

One thing that makes premature birth challenging is its unexpected nature. Sindura Ganapathi, Deputy Director of the Global Health program at the Gates Foundation, has helped distribute a new blood test that easily detects whether a baby is likely to be premature. #innovator

Giving back is the true marker of success.

Investing in NICU staffing drives invaluable positive outcomes for patients and families. Read more about what Dr. Sunny Hallowell has to say about the importance of training and other opportunities for nursing staff by checking out our blog! buff.ly/2MElCly

New research uncovers a potential factor contributing to premature births. buff.ly/2yGYfjc

Simple, cost-effective interventions could cut down the preemie death rate by 75%. That's why Pebbles of Hope works to share information about such interventions. With the right care, more #preemies can not only survive, but thrive!

Petra Hüppi and her team, through their research, have uncovered the benefits of music to support brain development in #preemies. We are so excited to see Petra's research make its way into hospitals around the globe!

The toughest times are what make us the strongest. #preemiepower #preemiestrong #preemies #NICU

A new test is going into trials that helps detect women who are at risk of giving birth prematurely. This revolutionary tool could possibly help prevent or minimize the number of premature births around the globe! We'll be excited to see how this develops. bit.ly/PebblesPrematu…

Prematurity is the leading cause of newborn death. Because access to prenatal and newborn care is limited for so many around the globe, too many babies' lives are tragically lost far too soon. #prematurity #babies #health

Happy National Parents' Day to all the moms, dads, and caregivers out there! It's not easy being a parent, and even harder being a parent to a child in the #NICU or with special needs. We celebrate your strength, your resilience, and most importantly - your love for your child.

Today our featured innovator is John Rogers who created state-of-the-art sensors for preemies in the #NICU. These sensors are accurate, more comfortable for babies, and easier for parents to manage. Thanks, John, for working hard to give the smallest babies a great start to life!

Hope is always there if you look for it.

What an important development for babies in the NICU! bit.ly/PebblesMentalH…

A wonderful development for new moms and much-needed support for those suffering from #postpartumdepression. But, at such high prices, this drug will likely not be available to all. buff.ly/2FfRXdb