Mashariki Kudumu, MPH Maternal and Infant Health Director, March of Dimes (Greater Los Angeles) “March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We love to connect with parents, medical/health providers, researchers, policymakers and community members in this fight.” PREEMIEWORLD: How long have you been working in your field? MASHARIKI: 15+ years PREEMIEWORLD: Why did … Read More
May 2021 – Preemie of the Month
“I really wish I would have quit working sooner.” (Because I wasn’t able to take care of my health and wellbeing while working such a fast paced job in the restaurant industry.) – Sarah Beck Our little warrior Silas was IUGR at his first anatomy scan. His femur was below percentile first and his tummy was next, measuring quite a … Read More
May 2021 – What’s New?
10th Anniversary Kangaroo Care Day EDUCATIONAL SERIES: Live Q & A with Experts KANGAROO CARE WITH SUSAN LUDINGTON (60-min. session) Susan Ludington will share her wisdom, answer our questions about kangaroo care, explain the impact of COVID-19, and share how to leverage skin-to-skin contact to improve the healthcare outcomes of newborn babies and parents in every setting. To learn more … Read More