Is the infant breathing easily? Easy breathing means the respiratory rate is normal (40–60 breaths per minute), respirations are regular (not irregular, no apnea), and that there are no signs of ...

Cleveland Clinic has launched the Center for Infant and Maternal Health, an effort that will support women from pregnancy through their child’s first year of life. The initiative targets three ...

Mississippi has rejoined a nationwide survey that has long been considered the gold standard for understanding women’s ...

The best predictor of actual intake of breast milk in a term infant is infant audible swallowing. [18] Except for the IBFAT, all of the assessment tools include infant audible swallowing ( Table 7).

A newborn in the care of Brigid's Path, which provides care for infants exposed to addictive substances and their mothers. Brigid's Path is working with Ohio Medicaid and the Ohio Department of ...

Reducing the rates at which mothers and infants die and eliminating inequities in survival are possible only when a strategic combination of evidence-based programs and community-based supports is ...

Mississippi health officials have declared a public health emergency after releasing data showing the state's infant mortality rate has risen to its highest level in more than a decade. In Mississippi ...

As we observe World Health Day 2025, themed “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” it’s vital to reflect on the role Medicaid plays in ensuring strong starts for mothers and infants across Northern ...