The WHO recommends KMC as an essential standard of care, immediately after birth, for all babies born early. Read our latest blog to learn how KMC is transforming newborn care in Niger: ow.ly/AT9550U7Uok #WorldPrematurityDay2024 Save the Children US

🌍 Today is #WorldPrematurityDay2024! Over 13 million babies are born too soon every year. 💜 Every baby, no matter where, when, or how they are born, deserves access to quality care to survive and thrive. Access the latest resources on prematurity here: ow.ly/GoNx50U7T9e

Practicing KMC immediately from birth for babies born small and/or sick has been proven to improve their health outcomes and survival. KMC is an essential standard of care. On #WorldPrematurityDay2024 check out our resources related to KMC to learn more: ow.ly/Ko8Z50U7V7Q

This #WorldPrematurityDay2024 visit our Data page to compare and contrast the latest data on preterm birth, including global preterm birth rates and number of preterm births from 2020: healthynewbornnetwork.org/data/

Register today to join a webinar hosted by Save the Children US on Tues. 26 Nov focused on how the Vayu Global Health bubble CPAP device is being used to provide critical respiratory support to newborns in Uganda and Tanzania: ow.ly/mS1n50Ub2YJ

Don't forget to register and join TOMORROW a webinar hosted by Save the Children US in partnership with the Uganda Ministry of Health on Tues. 26 Nov focused on how the Vayu bubble CPAP device is used to provide critical respiratory support to newborns: ow.ly/aFjC50Ub2YK

Read the recently published findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 on the global, regional, and national stillbirths at 20 weeks’ gestation or longer from 204 countries and territories: ow.ly/lcRi50UbTTa

#ICYMI - This World AIDS Day, HNN supports UNAIDS Global and World Health Organization (WHO) in the goal of an AIDS-free generation. Check out our resource library to learn more about preventing mother-to-child transmission. ow.ly/rIwr50UjbjA

Congenital disorders can lead to life-long disability, impacting children, families, and health systems. While not all are preventable, many can be with proper health care and diagnosis. Check out World Health Organization (WHO)'s helpful factsheet to learn more. ow.ly/1eaL50UkTIx

Health is a human right. All people deserve to live a full, healthy life. This #HumanRightsDay, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting health for all, including newborns, their mothers, and the families and communities that care for them.

No matter who they are or where they're from, all children have rights. We've been fighting for children's rights every day since our founding in 1919. This #HumanRightsDay, join us in working toward a world where every child has the right to grow up healthy, educated and safe.

Fathers grieve pregnancy loss and stillbirths, but are often sidelined in the grieving process. In this blog, healthy coping mechanisms, such as sports, are explored. Read more here ➡️ ow.ly/bTTb50UpwVt

We've got a few resolutions for 2025. What do you think of our list? Let us know in the comments if you'd add anything, and what you're leaving behind in the new year.

Quality medical care requires appropriate and quality health commodities. This comprehensive, consolidated list of maternal and newborn health commodities from World Health Organization (WHO) can help streamline care and align stakeholders across the health system. ow.ly/jSlm50UAMYz

Do you work in emergencies? Do you implement infant and young child feeding programs in emergencies (IYCF-E)? This updated IYCF-E curriculum from Save the Children International can help build your capacity and the capacity of your teams! --> ow.ly/leCu50UCZJI

Join FIGO HQ on Jan 22nd for a discussion on preconception health and wellbeing, an often under-looked element of prenatal care and sexual health. Register here --> ow.ly/lv6U50UHhXr

Signal functions are crucial tools for identifying a facility's ability to care for women and newborns in distress. Researchers used signal functions for post-abortion care to measure quality of care in seven countries. Read more about their findings 👉 healthynewbornnetwork.org/resource/2025/…

Need a refresher on the end of 2024? Check out our newsletter recapping some of the MNH highlights from the last three months. Don't forget to subscribe to receive HNN updates directly to your inbox! ow.ly/URJm50UKz79

Join Save the Children International & Vayu Global Health on Feb. 20th for a webinar highlighting key learning & experiences in Bangladesh & Uganda on sustained use of Vayu bubble continuous positive airway pressure (bCPAP) in low-resource settings. ➡️Register here: ow.ly/yzee50UYE5H