BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mainline Maternity Care - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Mainline Maternity Care X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mainlinematernitycare.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mainline Maternity Care REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T143505 CREATED:20251030T034832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T051655Z UID:10001412-1761955200-1762041599@mainlinematernitycare.org SUMMARY:Prematurity Awareness Month DESCRIPTION:Every November\, we pause to talk about something too many families live through quietly\, babies born too soon. Prematurity Awareness Month is a time to raise understanding of what it means to start life in the NICU\, the challenges that follow\, and the strength it takes to get through it. \n\n\n\nThis month exists because prematurity is still a leading cause of newborn illness and death around the world. Behind every statistic is a family learning to navigate alarms\, feeding tubes\, and long nights of uncertainty. It’s also a story of skill; the nurses\, respiratory therapists\, and providers who work every shift to help these smallest patients grow stronger. \n\n\n\nWe observe it in November to honor the global work led by health organizations and communities focused on preterm birth prevention and care. It’s a chance to share what’s been learned\, where care still falls short\, and how we can do better\, from prenatal education and early intervention to family-centered NICU support. \n\n\n\nEven if you haven’t lived it personally\, this month is an invitation to learn\, support\, and speak up for preterm infants and their families. Real awareness starts with understanding that prematurity isn’t rare\, and that small voices need big advocacy. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Upcoming Events \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n May \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM \n \n \n \n Maternal Mental Health Month \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Aug \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n August 1 @ 8:00 AM – August 7 @ 5:00 PM \n \n \n \n World Breastfeeding Week \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n All day \n \n \n \n September is Baby Safety Month \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 20 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n September 20 – September 26 \n \n \n \n Child Passenger Safety Week \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n All day \n \n \n \n National Seat Check Day \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar URL:https://mainlinematernitycare.org/event/prematurity-awareness-month/ LOCATION:Maryland CATEGORIES:Awareness & Observances END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T143505 CREATED:20251111T043231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T045619Z UID:10001431-1761991200-1762005600@mainlinematernitycare.org SUMMARY:Together We Heal: Building Resilience in Black Women After Pregnancy & Infant Loss Forum DESCRIPTION:Join us for Together We Heal\, an interactive wellness forum centered on mental health\, grief\, and resilience for Black women navigating pregnancy and infant loss. This gathering brings together mothers\, healthcare professionals\, and community advocates for a day of connection\, education\, and emotional restoration.Through storytelling\, expert insights\, and shared experiences\, attendees will gain practical tools to support emotional healing and build lasting resilience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLook at this line up! Proud to announce that joining us for the Together We Heal: Building Resilience in Black Women After Pregnancy & Infant Loss Forum is…. \n\n\n\n Sadija A. Smiley (@ssmileyconsulting) – Host\, grief advocate\, and founder of Stillborn And Infant Loss Support (SAILS)\, transforming personal loss into a mission of healing. \n\n\n\n Dr. Stephanie Hack\, MD\, MPH (@ladypartsdoc) – Board-certified OB-GYN and founder of Lady Parts Doctor\, passionate about women’s health education and advocacy. \n\n\n\nDr. Arielle N. Jordan\, PhD\, LCPC (@dr.ariellejordan) – Nationally recognized trauma therapist\, veteran\, and founder of Mindset Quality and Mission REDEFINE. \n\n\n\n Antwanette Summers – Certified doula\, founder of Carried in My Heart\, and graduate student in mental health counseling. \n\n\n\n Dominique Stiger-Davis – Bereaved mother and advocate honoring her son Levi through storytelling and community engagement. \n\n\n\n Amber-Paige Davis – Massage Educational Consultant and Raindrop & VitaFlex Practitioner. \n\n\n\nPresented by:Stillborn And Infant Loss Support (SAILS)In partnership with the Black Physicians & Healthcare Network (BPHN) and the National Center for Children and Families (NCCF) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://mainlinematernitycare.org/event/together-we-heal-building-resilience-in-black-women-after-pregnancy-infant-loss-forum/ LOCATION:Maryland CATEGORIES:Support Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mainlinematernitycare.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/image000001.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR