To: HMHB Members
Date: April 6, 2009, Volume 11, Edition 14
- MONDAY MORNING MEMO -
This Week:
1) Webinar from Lamaze International
2) Multiple Births and Maternal Depression
3) Impact of Preterm Birth on School Performance
4) April is Autism Awareness Month
5) Resource on Health Care for Mothers and Children
6) Job Listing: AMCHP Associate Director
News from National
Last week I had the opportunity to Childbirth Connection's 90th Anniversary Symposium, "Transforming Maternity Care." What a milestone for this organization, who under Maureen Correy's leadership has served families and the field so well. For more information about the organization's unique history and their research, education and advocacy efforts, go to http://www.childbirthconnection.org/. Happy Anniversary, Childbirth Connection!
MATERNAL-INFANT HEALTH NEWS
1) WEBINAR FROM LAMAZE INTERNATIONAL
On April 22nd, Lamaze International will host a webinar, "Hospital Practices That Promote Breastfeeding." Scheduled for 12:00-1:00pm Eastern Time, the online session will teach participants how to support new mothers and babies through the process of breastfeeding. Learning objectives include: discover how long-term breastfeeding benefits mothers and their babies; understand the five evidence-based breastfeeding practices in hospitals; identify resources for adopting new practices and policies in medical settings; outline differences between the initiation and duration of breastfeeding; and learn how to promote safe breastfeeding policies in your local hospital. Space is limited. To participate, the price is $25 for members and $40 for non-members. After viewing this Webinar and passing a brief quiz, participants can earn one Lamaze and one Nursing contact hour. Register by selecting the live Webinar in Lamaze International's Online Education Store at http://eseries.lamaze.org/source/Orders/index.cfm?section=unknown&task=3&CATEGORY=WEBINARS&PRODUCT_TYPE=SALES&PRODUCT_CODE=WEB_HOSPRACT&SKU=WEB_HOSPRACT&DESCRIPTION=Webinars&FindSpec=&CFTOKEN=95621622&continue=1&SEARCH_TYPE=find&FindIn
2) MULTIPLE BIRTHS AND MATERNAL DEPRESSION
Mothers of multiple births are at increased risk of having depressive symptoms, according to a study published in the April edition of the journal Pediatrics. Using data from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study Birth Cohort, researchers studied prevalence of moderate/severe depressive symptoms at nine months after delivery, adjusting for demographic and household socioeconomic characteristics and maternal history of mental health problems. They found that mothers of multiple births had 43% greater chance of having moderate/severe depressive symptoms in comparison with mothers of singletons. To read the study online, go to http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/123/4/1147.
3) IMPACT OF PRETERM BIRTH ON SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
A study in the April 2009 edition of the journal Pediatrics examined the impact that being born late preterm (34 to 36 weeks gestation) has on a child's prekindergarten and kindergarten performance. In "Early School-Age Outcomes of Late Preterm Infants" the study authors note that while late preterm infants are a significant portion of preterm deliveries, there has been an assumption that they carry minimal risk for long-term morbidities. However, the risk for developmental delay or disability was 36% higher among late preterm infants compared with those born at term. For more information, access the study online at http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/123/4/e622.
CHILD, ADOLESCENT, FAMILY & COMMUNITY HEALTH NEWS
4) APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
During the month of April, organizations are encouraged to educate the public about autism and highlight the growing need for concern and awareness about this disorder. An average of one in 150 children is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The Autism Society of America highlights eight ways you can celebrate Autism Awareness Month. To access their Web site go to http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=research_awareness. In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, the National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed a feature with information for parents on how to recognize the signs of developmental delays which could be a sign of autism. To access this information online, go to http://www.cdc.gov/Features/DetectAutism/. For more information, go to http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.htm.
ADVOCATES IN ACTION
5) RESOURCE ON HEALTH CARE FOR MOTHERS AND CHILDREN
The National Center for Children in Poverty has created a fact sheet that examines state policy choices that promote access to quality health care for mothers and children. "Making Maternal and Child Health a Priority" was designed to inform the national and state-level debate on how to improve the health care system. It includes discussion of the current state of health care, including the percentage of young children without health insurance and information on how states can address the barriers children and parents face when accessing health care. To access the report online, go to http://www.nccp.org/publications/pub_860.html.
6) JOB LISTING: AMCHP ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
The Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is recruiting for an Associate Director for Women's and Infant Health. The Associate Director is accountable for the development, implementation and evaluation of program activities related to women's and infant health, maternal and child health, and data and assessment through cooperative agreements and other funding sources The Associate Director leads the Women's and Infant Health Team and contributes to the advancement of MCH programs. This position leads the tracking, analysis, and reporting on federal and state programs impacting women's and perinatal health and plays a critical role in fund development for women's and infant programmatic efforts. For more information about AMCHP, access their Web site at http://www.amchp.org/pages/Welcome.aspx. To download the job description, visit http://www.jobtarget.com/c/search_results.cfm?site_id=3940&jb=5327633. For additional information about this job opportunity, please contact lramos@amchp.org.
Sources:
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/123/4/1147
http://www.amchp.org/pages/Welcome.aspx
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=research_awareness
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/DetectAutism/
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.htm
http://eseries.lamaze.org/source/Orders/index.cfm?section=unknown&task=3&CATEGORY=WEBINARS&PRODUCT_TYPE=SALES&PRODUCT_CODE=WEB_HOSPRACT&SKU=WEB_HOSPRACT&DESCRIPTION=Webinars&FindSpec=&CFTOKEN=95621622&continue=1&SEARCH_TYPE=find&FindIn
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/search_results.cfm?site_id=3940&jb=5327633
http://www.nccp.org/publications/pub_860.html
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/123/4/e622.
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