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6.6 Million Families will never be whole again – Ending Newborn Death

February 26, 2014 By katbiggie 16 Comments

ending newborn death

Ending Newborn Death

Obviously, this is an important topic to me. I lost a two day old infant and have been championing for Newborn Health ever since. I often blog about this topic, most recently about the Newborn Health Action Plan.

So when Social Good Moms sent out information about raising awareness to help end newborn death, it was not even a question that I would participate.

ending newborn death

Per Jennifer James, founder of Social Good Moms, here are some ways you can help:

We can all do something to save newborn lives! Follow all of the posts on Tumblr and on Pinterest for the next 24 hours to learn more about this global movement to save more babies and about Save the Children’s report. You can join the conversation at #FirstDay. You can also comment on the Every Newborn Action Plan until Friday, February 28, to share your ideas about saving more newborns. And, finally, you can simply give to Save the Children to purchase newborn health kits for women in need who lack access to quality health workers and care.

The very worst part of all of this is the word “preventable.” My Kathryn’s death was not preventable, at least not under the current technology that was available, but at least she access to the best care that could be provided at the time. So many of these mothers could walk away with a baby in their arms… if we all do our part to help.

Newborn death isn’t MY problem. It’s OUR problem.

As mothers (and fathers or grandparents or aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, etc) don’t you want to do your part to help babies survive? Start by checking out and making a comment on the Every Newborn Action Plan.

At a minimum, go read the report released yesterday by Save the Children: Ending Newborn Death.

Visit Another Jennifer for another great post Saving Every Baby and MiniVan Dreams for Ending Newborn Death.

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Alexa B, who blogs as "Kat Biggie" is a wife, mother, and writer. She has three children and one in heaven. She recently self published a book entitled "Sunshine After the Storm: A Survival Guide for the Grieving Mother" which is available on Amazon. She blogs about life after the loss of one of her twin daughters to TTTS, motherhood, all things parenting, advocacy, grief support and social good.

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Comments

  1. Jennifer James says

    February 26, 2014 at 7:11 am

    This is such a wonderful post! Thank you! – Jennifer
    Jennifer James recently posted…No Birth Should be Left Up to ChanceMy Profile

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    • katbiggie says

      February 26, 2014 at 7:32 am

      Thank you Jennifer! I especially appreciate that coming from you! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Janine Huldie says

    February 26, 2014 at 7:51 am

    Thank you always Alexa for sharing your feelings on this and do know this one is very close and ear to your heart. And I do agree many, if not most infant deaths are preventable and we need to fight now for better care. Hugs and big thanks again my friend 🙂

    Reply
    • katbiggie says

      February 26, 2014 at 8:05 am

      Thanks as always Janine for your support and caring! xoxo

      Reply
  3. thedoseofreality says

    February 26, 2014 at 7:56 am

    Will absolutely do all I can to support this. Thank you for sharing this very important message.-Ashley
    thedoseofreality recently posted…We Had Words With An Actual Celebrity!My Profile

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    • katbiggie says

      February 26, 2014 at 8:05 am

      Thanks Ashley! You and Lisa are such great advocates for childrens’ needs!

      Reply
  4. Julia says

    February 26, 2014 at 9:07 am

    Hey Alexa, you have my post linked with it saying Another Jen at the end of your post. 🙂
    Julia recently posted…Wednesday Hodgepodge Vol. 164My Profile

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    • katbiggie says

      February 26, 2014 at 9:41 am

      Woops! I’ll add yours too!!

      Reply
  5. Ilene says

    February 26, 2014 at 9:46 am

    sharing the hell out of this. xo
    Ilene recently posted…Maybe This Could Be BigMy Profile

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    • katbiggie says

      February 26, 2014 at 10:38 am

      One of the many reasons I heart you!!!

      Reply
  6. Marie @ Substance of Living says

    February 26, 2014 at 10:15 am

    Thanks for sharing this important message. I was not aware of the astounding statistics.
    Marie

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    • katbiggie says

      February 26, 2014 at 10:38 am

      It is shocking, isn’t it?

      Reply
  7. another jennifer says

    February 26, 2014 at 11:20 am

    “Newborn death isn’t MY problem. It’s OUR problem.” Exactly. We can’t sit back and let newborns die from preventable diseases. Period. xo
    another jennifer recently posted…Wordless Wednesday: Ice Castles, Loon Mountain, NHMy Profile

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  8. Tamara says

    February 26, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    So close to your heart. So beautiful. Close to my heart too. I was telling Jennifer about how Des was sent to a NICU on his third day of life and he had access to so many tests/medicines/equipment. He wasn’t sick but even at the thought of it, the medical teams sprang to action.
    Had something been wrong with him, it would have been prevented/treated. I have no doubt of that.
    Everyone deserves that.
    Tamara recently posted…Twenty Random Facts About Me, With a Twist!My Profile

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  9. JDaniel4's Mom says

    February 26, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    You and I have talked about this and now I will share it with others.
    JDaniel4’s Mom recently posted…My Mom Is So Much Like HimMy Profile

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  10. Lisa @ The Golden Spoons says

    February 27, 2014 at 9:53 pm

    Those numbers are pretty sobering. You are amazing and this is a wonderful cause!
    Lisa @ The Golden Spoons recently posted…What Sports Taught Me About MotherhoodMy Profile

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