Join Black Mamas Matter Alliance for a virtual symposium showcasing newly released resources and products focused on BMMA’s research and policy activities. This webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 12pm EST. bit.ly/symposiumbmhw22 #BMHW22

Hospitals in areas with higher percentages of Black residents were less likely to provide recommended maternity care practices supportive of breastfeeding. Learn more at: blackmamasmatter.org/bmhw #BlackMamasMatter #BMHW22

Finish out #BlackMaternalHealthWeek with these great events being put on by Black Mamas Matter Alliance. Learn more at: blackmamasmatter.org/bmhw #BlackMamasMatter #BMHW22

A little-known reason why blood is required for hospital blood banks is complications during pregnancy, at childbirth, or post-delivery, leading to significant blood loss. Severe bleeding is one of the top five causes of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States.

Please check out the Virginia section of the 2022 State of Babies Yearbook provided by ZERO TO THREE. This profile provides a snapshot of how infants, toddlers, and their families are faring in Virginia. stateofbabies.org/state/virginia/

Are you registered to attend the Huddle Up Moms Women's Resource Summit TOMORROW 6/4? We'll be providing childcare (must be potty-trained), and we'll have a table in the Mom's Village! Come by and chat with us! womensresourcesummit.org

10 years of #BlackBreastfeedingWeek and it's only the beginning. Follow Black Breastfeeding Week on social media for the exciting upcoming events #BBW22 Read here for more information: ow.ly/sGPJ50Kf7vQ

The MIND Lab is hiring! Come work with great people studying how moms influence their baby's brain development! ow.ly/LqHq50Km3E4

Do you love SWVA? Love connecting with people and engaging in your community? Interested in supporting scientific research on child development? Apply for our Recruitment and Retention Coordinator position! ow.ly/hTgQ50KtIrP

Exciting work happening in the Children's Emotions Lab! Interested in participating? Complete the contact form on the QR code below. ow.ly/zqxI50KKqwl

The UVA Babylab is doing a 30-minute online study to see how race and everyday experiences with racial diversity impact 4- to 5-year-old children’s sharing practices. Click on the link below to learn more and participate! ow.ly/vXBb50KTjFU

We are starting a new weekly series addressing some common misconceptions on the use MRI in research! Have any specific questions you want answered? Reach out and we would be happy to answer them!

Kicking off the misconceptions of MRI series with one of our most commonly asked questions! Is it safe for my child? The short answer is yes! Over the next few weeks we will answer our most commonly asked questions about the safety of MRI in research.

One of our most commonly asked questions about MRI is if there is any radiation. MRI works differently than a CT or X-Ray because it uses a powerful magnet to take pictures so there is no need for radiation! Watch the video for more info ow.ly/S65h50LwLT4

We’re thrilled to announce our May 9 Speaker Series: 5 sessions with issue-area experts on an array of topics related to the illicit fentanyl crisis. All sessions are virtual, free and open to the public! Sign-up today and find full details on our website fentanylawarenessday.org/speaker-series

Curious about MRIs during the HBCD study? Look no further!

Celebrate Mother's Day by giving your mom something she will actually use- emotional support and mental health resources- ain't no hood like motherhood.

Last week, the House of Representatives passed a debt ceiling bill that would strip away access to child care, housing, food and nutrition assistance, and more for millions of families with young children. thinkbabies.org/about/?utm_med… #thinkbabies via ZERO TO THREE

EEGs are more than alphabet soup! This important tool helps researchers gather data on your baby's brain activity.