Maternal Mental Health Month
2026-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Maryland
May is Maternal Mental Health Month. It’s a reminder that the physical recovery from birth is only part of the story. Emotional health matters too.

This observance began when nurses, parents, and public health advocates started naming what they saw every day; postpartum depression, anxiety, and trauma being dismissed or missed altogether. The movement grew from the simple idea that caring for parents means caring for families.

Across the world, rates of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders remain high. Many people still avoid asking for help because they fear being judged or brushed off. This month calls for better systems: consistent screening, accessible counseling, and workplaces that make recovery possible.

Support doesn’t always come from professionals. It can be checking in with a new parent and listening without fixing. It’s making sure care teams have time to ask real questions. It’s public policy that treats mental health as basic health.

Maternal Mental Health Month asks communities to notice what’s missing and fill the gaps, with resources, with training, and with time. Awareness alone isn’t enough. Change happens when care reaches everyone who needs it.

Upcoming Events

Aug

1

August 1 @ 8:00 AM – August 7 @ 5:00 PM

World Breastfeeding Week

Sep

1

All day

September is Baby Safety Month

Sep

20

September 20 – September 26

Child Passenger Safety Week

Sep

26

All day

National Seat Check Day

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World Breastfeeding Week
2026-08-01 08:00 - 2026-08-07 17:00
Even though we mark this week once a year, the work doesn’t stop. Every day, nurses, lactation consultants, and community health teams sit beside families, teaching, correcting latch, easing pain, answering questions that rarely have simple answers. Breastfeeding isn’t a slogan. It’s clinical skill, emotional labor, and partnership.

World Breastfeeding Week is a checkpoint, a chance to evaluate how we’re supporting parents, where gaps remain, and what evidence shows actually helps. It’s about real tools, not empty praise.

We’ll review current AWHONN and WHO recommendations on feeding support.

Discuss safe supplementation, pumping logistics, and the impact of workplace barriers.

Share strategies for trauma-informed care, culturally responsive education, and equitable access.

This week is for nurses who stay past their shift to help a new mom try again. For the parent who keeps showing up, even when it hurts. For administrators willing to fund more than posters — staffing, supplies, protected time.

Upcoming Events

Aug

1

August 1 @ 8:00 AM – August 7 @ 5:00 PM

World Breastfeeding Week

Sep

1

All day

September is Baby Safety Month

Sep

20

September 20 – September 26

Child Passenger Safety Week

Sep

26

All day

National Seat Check Day

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September is Baby Safety Month
2026-09-01 00:00 - 23:59
September is Baby Safety Month.

The month was created to bring attention to preventable injuries, things like unsafe sleep environments, car seat misuse, choking hazards, and household risks that often go unnoticed. What looks like small details can make a major difference in an infant’s safety.

Baby Safety Month began as an awareness effort by safety organizations and healthcare professionals working to reduce accidental injuries and deaths in the first year of life. It’s now a yearly reminder for parents, caregivers, and providers to revisit the basics: safe sleep, supervision, correct product use, and emergency preparedness.

This observance isn’t about fear. It’s about awareness and education — making sure caregivers have clear, reliable information. It’s about slowing down enough to check recalls, re-read labels, and create safer spaces for infants to grow.

Everyone can take part by reviewing home safety checklists, ensuring proper car seat installation, and sharing accurate resources in their community. Safety starts with small, steady habits that build confidence and prevent harm.

Baby Safety Month is observed each September to protect the smallest lives through knowledge, care, and attention to detail.

Upcoming Events

Aug

1

August 1 @ 8:00 AM – August 7 @ 5:00 PM

World Breastfeeding Week

Sep

1

All day

September is Baby Safety Month

Sep

20

September 20 – September 26

Child Passenger Safety Week

Sep

26

All day

National Seat Check Day

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Child Passenger Safety Week
2026-09-20 00:00 - 2026-09-26 23:59
September marks Child Passenger Safety Week, a reminder that every ride matters. From the first drive home to the daily school run, the goal is the same: keeping kids safe in the car, every time.

A lot of parents don’t realize how easy it is to get the details wrong; a strap that’s too loose, a chest clip too low, or a booster used too soon. These things may look small but can make a real difference in a crash. This week is about slowing down long enough to check, adjust, and learn.

Families can find free car seat checks and simple guidance from trusted groups like AAA, Safe Kids, and NHTSA. The focus isn’t on blame, it’s on confidence. Caregivers should feel confident their child is in the right seat and know support is easy to find when they need it.

The week wraps up with National Seat Check Saturday, when certified technicians across the country offer hands-on checks and guidance.

Child Passenger Safety Week exists because prevention works. Child Passenger Safety Week exists because prevention works. Every correct install isn’t a statistic, it’s a child who gets home safe. Take the time to check the seat, not because you have to, but because it matters.

Upcoming Events

Aug

1

August 1 @ 8:00 AM – August 7 @ 5:00 PM

World Breastfeeding Week

Sep

1

All day

September is Baby Safety Month

Sep

20

September 20 – September 26

Child Passenger Safety Week

Sep

26

All day

National Seat Check Day

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National Seat Check Day
2026-09-26 00:00 - 23:59
National Seat Check Saturday is a nationwide effort to make sure every child is riding safely. Families can visit certified inspection stations and community events where technicians help check, adjust, and install car seats the right way, no pressure, no judgment.

The goal is simple: to catch the small mistakes that can make a big difference in a crash. Parents and caregivers often think a seat is installed correctly, but nearly half aren’t. This day gives everyone a chance to learn from trained safety technicians, ask questions, and leave confident their child’s seat fits their age, weight, and height.

Inspection sites are set up across the country, many through local police, fire departments, hospitals, and safety organizations. These checks are free, take only a few minutes, and could save a life.

For tools and guidance any time of year, visit the NHTSA Car Seat Inspection page or explore Find the Right Car Seat for easy comparison and installation help.

National Seat Check Saturday is about slowing down, asking for help, and knowing your child’s seat will do its job when it matters most.

Upcoming Events

Aug

1

August 1 @ 8:00 AM – August 7 @ 5:00 PM

World Breastfeeding Week

Sep

1

All day

September is Baby Safety Month

Sep

20

September 20 – September 26

Child Passenger Safety Week

Sep

26

All day

National Seat Check Day

View Calendar
