ABC’s of Safe Sleep for Your Baby

There are about 3,400 sleep-related deaths among US babies every year. 1,436 babies died due to sleep‐related causes in Michigan from 2010-2019. Between 2010 and 2017, there were 254 sleep-related infant deaths in Detroit, Michigan. Most sleep‐related deaths are preventable. Babies sleep safest when they sleep Alone, on their Backs in a bare Crib. See the Figure below. Babies should not sleep with pillows, no blankets, no toys, and the environment should be smoke-free. Create a safe sleep environment and protect your baby from sleep-related infant deaths.

IPH Community Baby Shower

IPH has a Hypertension Control Program

Nearly half of the adults in the United States (47%, or 116 million) have hypertension. High blood pressure costs the United States about $131 billion each year. Hypertension increases a person’s risk for heart disease, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, and pregnancy complications. See the Figure below. Every year about 700 women die in the United States due to pregnancy or its complications. Black women are three times as likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women. Some women have high blood pressure during pregnancy. High blood pressure increases the risk of preterm delivery, low birth weight, eclampsia, stroke, and placental abruption. High blood pressure is preventable and treatable. Monitor your blood pressure. IPH has a Hypertension Control program with a home self-monitoring blood pressure device. If you are interested in controlling your blood pressure, enroll in the Hypertension Control program today by calling 313 309 9350 ext. 2. IPH has the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines available at 9053 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 313-309-9350 ext. 2 to make an appointment.

Blood Pressure Project

Black Maternal Health Week April 11 – 17

Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women. See the Figure below. Every pregnancy-related death is tragic. Variations in quality healthcare, underlying chronic conditions, structural racism, implicit bias, and social determinants of health contribute to the disparities. Support pregnant people in your life to reduce factors that contribute to pregnancy-related complications and death. Talk to a healthcare provider if anything doesn’t feel right. Know and seek immediate care if experiencing any urgent maternal warning signs like trouble breathing, chest pain or fast breathing rate, severe headache, and heavy vaginal bleeding or discharge. Manage chronic conditions or hypertension, diabetes, or depression that may arise during pregnancy. Pregnant or recently pregnant people are at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19. CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccination for people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant now, or might become pregnant in the future. IPH has the COVID-19 vaccine and booster available at 9053 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 313-309-9350 ext. 2 to make an appointment.