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@HealthyNewborns

Online community dedicated to addressing critical knowledge gaps in global . Initiative of 's Saving Newborn Lives program.

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Joined February 2010

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    Jan 4

    Dr. Asare is a health official at the Newborn Intensive Care Unit of the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital. He works with other trained and dedicated staff to help newborns survive the first month of life. , champions.

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  2. Jan 4

    For public health systems to be more effective & efficient for , district managers need to be empowered and strengthened to make data-based decision-making. Check out new blog by :

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    Right after birth, health workers 👩🏽‍⚕️👨🏼‍⚕️ at 🏥 can immediately support moms to breastfeed: 🤱🏾Encourage skin-to-skin contact between mom and baby soon after birth 🤱🏻Help moms to put their baby to the breast right away 💡Most women are able to breastfeed with the right support

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  4. Jan 3

    Between 2000 and 2015, ’s dropped by 44% from 1.2 million deaths to under 7 lakh live births annually. Learn more about how India has pushed for equitable health care for and :

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    WHO and recommends: 🤱🏽 starts early (within one hour of birth) 🤱🏼Babies are breastfed exclusively for the first 6 months of life 🤱🏻Breastfeeding continues along with other foods for up to 2 years or beyond

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    28 Dec 2018

    The Small & Sick Newborn Key Findings report highlights the importance of inpatient care for the world’s most vulnerable . Read the report:

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  7. Jan 2

    A new study by and suggests the power of touch-based practices such as infant massage and could possibly reduce pain in newborns and infants. Learn more here:

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  8. Jan 1

    In 2019, every mother & baby deserves a healthy start from pregnancy through and the first month, even babies born too small, too soon or sick. Retweet if you agree! Learn more:

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  9. Dec 31

    : An advocacy toolkit and guidance manual for ending preventable deaths by & partners was our most accessed resource in 2018. Be the voice for change in 2019 to end preventable newborn deaths & stillbirths:

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  10. 30 Dec 2018

    In a study by , it was found that the combination of and saliva plays an important role in producing a healthy microbiota in the mouths of during the first few months of life. Learn more here:

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    27 Dec 2018

    Well-trained & can dramatically lower newborn mortality. We invest to save lives, improve health & transform futures!

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    28 Dec 2018

    Did you know that helps both mom and baby? It lowers mom’s risk of postpartum hemorrhage, ovarian cancer, breast cancer, and type-2 diabetes. PLUS it can provide all nutrients & water an infant needs for at least the first 6 months!

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  13. 28 Dec 2018

    In a study by the in , results show that average is high (3.6%), with half of deaths occurring within the first 30 days after discharge from health facility. Learn more here:

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  14. 27 Dec 2018

    Baby Benedicte’s mother was infected with & died during childbirth before she was infected at only six days old. Now, baby Benedicte is recovered from the virus & going home, making her the "miracle of Beni" in the

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  15. 26 Dec 2018

    was reduced by 28% compared to control villages in study of the Community Health Promoter program in 10 districts. Learn more:

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  16. 25 Dec 2018

    Pacifique Umubyeyi works as a in , caring for small and sick in the . Read her story of working with infants, including :

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  17. 24 Dec 2018

    This year alone, Oshakati State Hospital in the Oshana region of recorded 208 against 395 neonatal deaths registered in the last two years. Learn more about how the region is dealing with here:

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  18. 21 Dec 2018

    household air can contribute to increased risk of , , & respiratory infections in ? Switching to clean fuels can reduce these harmful impacts. Learn more in this brief:

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  19. 21 Dec 2018

    study on Thermal Care and Umbilical Cord Care Practices and Their Associations poses questions that delve into a better understanding of recommended newborn care practices and their utilization over time. Learn more here:

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  20. 20 Dec 2018

    Mothers at 's Peshawar Women's Hospital are given advice on the importance of , contact after birth, and . Learn more about the outreach in that is making a difference:

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