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Maternal & Infant Health Research Registries

During the pandemic, tracking health outcomes is essential to improving care, developing policies and understanding the impact of this pandemic on maternal and infant health. Learn more about global research and registries that are tracking the data to ensure the health of mothers and babies.

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COVID-19 Resources & Literature

A resource compiling up-to-date published literature on COVID-19 relating to mothers and babies. We have gathered scientifically sound research to help guide further studies or keep you up to date with the maternal child health population and COVID-19.

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Quick Facts: Breastfeeding (PRAMS)

Breastfeeding has been shown to provide health benefits to the infant, including nutrients needed for healthy growth and development as well as antibodies to protect them from many illnesses. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that a baby be breastfed for at least 12 months, however even babies who breastfeed for only a short period of time can experience health benefits.

• In Virginia in 2017, 89.9% of mothers reported ever breastfeeding or pumping breast milk to feed their baby after delivery.
 
• In Virginia in 2017, 75.0% of mothers reported still breastfeeding four weeks (one month) after delivery.
 
• In Virginia in 2017, 48.7% of mothers reported still breastfeeding eight weeks (two months) after delivery.
 
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Source

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System.
  • Retrieved March 03, 2021, from www.marchofdimes.org/peristats.