National Coalition for Infant Health

06/11/2026

One in 10 men struggle with .

Raising awareness can help new dads feel empowered to seek the treatment they need.

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06/10/2026

Every baby deserves the best chance at a healthy life.

Tell your representative to support the NICU Baby's Bill of Rights for informed consent, parental integration and caregiver mental health support.

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NICU Parent Network

06/09/2026

? remains a leading cause of infant hospitalization in the United States.

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The arrival of spring usually ushers in a lower risk of severe respiratory infections.

06/05/2026

DYK? New data from the CDC show that maternal mortality in the United States declined in 2024 to 17.9 deaths per 100,000 live births — the lowest rate reported since 2018.

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New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, show that maternal mortality in the United States declined in 2024 to 17.9 deaths per 100,000 live births — the lowest rate reported since 2018. While the decrease was modest and not statistically significant, the findings sugge...

06/01/2026

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? While much attention is given to mothers’ postpartum mental health, new fathers are also at risk.

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05/28/2026

The reinforces a commitment to maternal health and reducing risk to the nation’s youngest, most vulnerable citizens.

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Babies born preterm are among those with higher mortality rates. Preterm birth is also hard on mothers, posing physical health challenges as well as high medical costs and periods of stress.

05/26/2026

Providing appropriate nutrition in the is vital for the growth and development of premature infants, specifically to promote lung, brain and bone development.

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05/22/2026

Childhood is a hallmark and a safeguard of modern public health. By interrupting the spread of transmissible illnesses, vaccines have vastly reduced disability and death.

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A federal judge paused efforts to modify the national vaccine schedule.

05/14/2026

? The vaccine reduces childhood transmission and potential long-term complications.

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05/12/2026

Supporting maternal health means improving care, access and outcomes for mothers and babies alike.

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New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, show that maternal mortality in the United States declined in 2024 to 17.9 deaths per 100,000 live births — the lowest rate reported since 2018. While the decrease was modest and not statistically significant, the findings sugge...