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HMHB December 7 Text4baby's Feel Rich Contest ends December 14th! It's a fun incentive to get more expectant and new moms enrolled in our free mobile health education service, helping babies get the healthiest... read more »

HMHB December 6 Don't miss part two of our December blog series! Today, Laura Scott from Families Fighting Flu shares powerful stories from families whose lives have been forever changed by influenza. Share it... read more »

HMHB December 6 'Tis the season for holiday shopping. See these important warnings about lead hazards in toys - and share with a parent or grandparent!CDC Features - Lead Hazards in Some Holiday Toyswww.cdc.govParents... read more »

HMHB December 5 Hot off the press, the first of two new guest posts on our blog marking National Influenza Vaccination Week. Today Dr. Karen Wong from CDC shares why the flu vaccine is... read more »

HMHB December 5 Scientific American interviews Dr. Marlena Fejzo, a hyperemesis gravidarum survivor and UCLA School of Medicine geneticist researching the condition.Kate Middleton Is Pregnant and Has Hyperemesis Gravidarum—What Is It?: Scientific Americanwww.scientificamerican.comThe British... read more »

HMHB December 4 Gift-giving tips from doctors at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the American Academy of Pediatrics. What's your favorite safe, fun toy on the market this holiday season?Make Sure Toys... read more »

HMHB December 3 Hyperemesis Gravidarum - making global news today as the Duchess of Cambridge receives treatment in London - is a debilitating and potentially life threatening pregnancy disease marked by rapid weight loss,... read more »

HMHB December 3 Happy news heard 'round the world this morning! Yet, the Duchess of Cambridge is currently hospitalized for treatment of the rare and little-understood condition Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Do you think her experience... read more »

HMHB December 3 Handwashing is the single most effective way to prevent the transmission of disease! During National Handwashing Awareness Week, help share these reminders with parents, caregivers and children of all ages: 1)... read more »

HMHB December 2 Tonight on CNN: Tune in to see Every Mother Counts founder Christy Turlington Burns, and learn more about their important work for global maternal health.Timeline PhotosTonight at 8pm EST, @[216361665128836:274:Christy... read more »

HMHB December 7 #Text4baby's Feel Rich Contest ends 12/14! RT to share this fun opportunity with new moms & moms-to-be: http://t.co/Gi3S7y7e

HMHB December 6 RT @famfightflu: Read this blog post @HMHBCoalition that talks about how #flu personally impacts families. #NIVW2012 http://t.co/KoilQwqk

HMHB December 6 See our new blog post from Laura Scott of @famfightflu, sharing influenza stories from families: #NIVW2012 http://t.co/puZV1wfL

HMHB December 6 Learn about lead hazards in some holiday toys: via @CDCgov http://t.co/b4q1k91F

HMHB December 5 Moms-to-be: Don't miss our new blog post w/ Dr. Karen Wong of @CDCgov. Protect yourself & your baby this flu season! http://t.co/8U3vxb93

HMHB December 5 @TaWannaBerry Thanks for the RT of today's HMHB blog post with @CDCgov!

HMHB December 5 @famfightflu Thanks for sharing today's blog post. We look forward to tomorrow's from FFF!

HMHB December 5 Today 1pm EST, @CDCgov flu Twitter chat w/ Dr. Mike Jhung. Use #NIVW2012 for your questions about flu season & the flu vaccine.

HMHB December 5 TODAY @ 3ET, @marchofdimes hosts #pregnancychat on hyperemesis gravidarum, affecting 1 in 200 pregnant women. http://t.co/jvgeIqqk

HMHB December 5 In the news: Flu Season Arrives Early, Could Be Bad. | Get your family's flu vaccines today! #NIVW2012 http://t.co/l5xUPCqy

Protect Yourself, Protect Your Family. Get Your Flu Vaccine Today! In support of efforts for National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), we welcome guest blogger Laura Scott, Executive Director of Families Fighting Flu (FFF) on how flu personally impacts families. by Laura Scott Executive Director, Families Fighting Flu, Inc. It’s that ti... read more »

Protect Yourself, Protect Your Baby. Get Your Flu Shot Today! In support of efforts for National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), we welcome two guest bloggers, Dr. Karen Wong from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Laura Scott, Executive Director of Families Fighting Flu (FFF). These organizations are working together to... read more »

For Moms & Babies, Fish IS Brain Food After All! Turns out mother and grandmother really did know best: Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should try to eat two servings of cooked seafood per week. Getting the recommended amount of seafood into a mother’s diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding promotes optimal growth and cognitive... read more »

MCH in the “Era of the Share” Welcome to HMHB’s blog!  We are especially pleased to present this new resource and communication platform for our maternal-child health friends -- as well as for parents and policymakers committed to working on behalf of families. An exciting component of our new-and-improved website, the blog, promises... read more »