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Launch of Healing Hearts Baby Loss Comfort Website

by Babies 411


Since November (hence Prematurity Awareness Month) is at an end, I wanted to highlight a twitter party that focused on a very difficult topic to discuss: Losing a Baby (need more info on twitter parties? Read our blog: There’s No Party like a Twitter Party). This party was hosted by the 3 Green Angels and sponsored by Earth Mama Angel Baby who just launched their new Healing Hearts Baby Loss Comfort website. First Candle also joined the party to provide information for moms and dads who have suffered loss through miscarriages, stillbirths and other types of neonatal loss. [Read More…]

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There’s No Party Like a Twitter Party

by Babies 411


You must be wondering…“What on Earth is a Twitter party?” A Twitter party is a real-time chat where twitter members can come together and discuss a specific topic. Usually there is a host, a sponsor and a panel of experts available to educate the participants and answer questions. The party is free for the attendees, who benefit from valuable expert education and the chance to win cool prizes provided by the sponsored company. To win prizes, some hosts require attendees to RSVP for the party. For those of you who tweet, there are tons of these parties popping up all over Twitter.

What’s so great about a Twitter party? Besides the great information, tips and products, you get to win prizes by answering questions (so, be sure to pay attention). Other benefits of Twitter parties:

* No need to hire a babysitter ($AVING$)
* No need to run out and buy a new outfit or rummage through your closet to find something fabulous to wear
* No need to spend hours on hair and makeup
* No need to worry about who will be the designated driver
* Never worry about who you will run into
* Meet new and interesting friends

This party can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home, lounging in your pjs and chatting when and to whom you would like. No one will ever know if you’re having a bad hair day.

To follow a party, twitter members can follow the conversation by following the party’s specific hashtag (#) (ex: #eathealthy, #clothdiapers, #babyloss, , ). Attendees may find following the party a bit easier using either tweetgrid or tweetchat.

Over the past few months, I have been attending many of these parties to either assist with the conversations (as part of the expert panelists) or as an attendee to learn valuable information. As I sit and think of all the great information and resources that I have learned during these parties, a light bulb went on in my head. I should be sharing this with you. Therefore, I am putting together a series of blogs that will highlight these parties and share the amazing things I have learned from some amazing people.

Want to join us for a party? Look for the hashtags #ecowed and #healthychild for a variety of parties. Want to go to a party together? Join me on Facebook and Twitter to see where I’ll be. Tweet you there ;-) !

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Helping Prepare for a Potential Preterm Birth

by Babies 411


This article comes to us from Full Term™, the Fetal Fibronectin Test. Utilized by hospitals and healthcare providers in office settings, this non-invasive test helps to identify the possibility of premature birth by detecting the presence of a protein known as fetal fibronectin. Read this informative article by Dr. Naylor to learn more about this test. [Read More…]

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For Preemies and Their Families

by Babies 411


As all of us bloggers unite throughout the land, it makes me think how very different each of our lives are, yet how we all have something special in common: we’ve come here today to help those babies who can’t help themselves. In my previous post, Prematurity Awareness Month, I highlighted prematurity and how we can all help the March of Dimes fight for preemies. Today, I write for preemies; not for just one baby, but for the thousands that I have cared for in the past decade, for their families and for all preemies around the world. [Read More…]

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Prematurity Awareness Month

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The delivery of a premature infant (<37 weeks gestation) and the often emotional roller coaster ride that parents ensue during their child’s hospitalization is very difficult for all involved. Extended hospitalization of a preemie can cause family and marital strains, financial burdens, and emotional distress. And for some families, these hardships continue well after their baby (babies) has come home from the hospital. Preemies are at higher risk for developmental delays, respiratory issues, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy and feeding difficulties. Some premature infants remain in the NICU for many, many months while others lose their battle. [Read More…]

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