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HARRISBURG, PA — A new law in Pennsylvania is set to broaden access to pasteurized donor human milk, a crucial resource for medically vulnerable infants. Named ‘Owen’s Law,’ Act 32 …
Owen’s Law Paves Way for Expanded Access to Pasteurized Donor Human Milk in Pennsylvania Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is once again challenging infant formula producers to ensure the safety of their products, aiming to alleviate the fears of parents nationwide. …
Senator Bob Casey Demands Accountability from Infant Formula Producers Amid Recalls Read More
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently sent a letter to healthcare providers warning them about this topic and has issued two warning letters to companies for illegally selling their products …
FDA Raises Concerns About Probiotic Products Sold for Use in Hospitalized Preterm Infants Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) and the National Coalition for Infant Health have jointly requested the Pennsylvania State Legislature to amend Senate Bill 500 (SB 500) to …
National Black Nurses Association and National Coalition for Infant Health Urge Pennsylvania Legislature to Amend SB 500 for Human Milk Coverage Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) Acting Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen visited the Mid-Atlantic Mothers’ Milk Bank (MAMMB) in Pittsburgh on Friday to discuss the benefits of breastfeeding …
Boosting Health: PA Department of Health Secretary Advocates Breastfeeding at Mid-Atlantic Mothers’ Milk Bank Read More U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Susan Collins (R-ME) this week introduced a bill to improve access to nutrition assistance for vulnerable infants, children, and mothers across the country. The …
Senators Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Nutrition Assistance for Vulnerable Infants and Children Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — ProgenyHealth, LLC announced the recent release of its 2023 key trends and insights report. The report entitled, “Rising Risks, Renewed Resolve” identifies critical areas within maternal and infant …
ProgenyHealth Releases 2023 Key Trends and Insights Report on Maternal & Infant Health Read More
A CDC study provides further evidence that Tdap vaccination during pregnancy helps protect newborns from whooping cough during their first two months of life, when they are most vulnerable to the disease.
Get the Facts: Tdap Vaccine During Pregnancy Offers Protection to Newborns Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Hospital’s (CCH) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has introduced therapeutic hypothermia treatment, which is a treatment program for infants born with concerns for hypoxic-ischemic …
Chester County Hospital Introduces New NICU Treatment Program Read More
Many newborn photographers will insist that you need to do newborn photos in the first two weeks after your baby is born. But this simply isn’t true in my experience …
3 Reasons Why the So-Called “Window” for Newborn Photos Is Overrated Read More