LA BEST BABIES NETWORK

LA Best Babies Network is a community benefit of Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center... LA Best Babies Network is dedicated to achieving healthy pregnancies and births in Los Angeles County by providing the infrastructure, programs, advocacy and support to increase the capacity of community partners to succeed in these efforts... LA Best Babies Network employs five interrelated strategies to improve the health and well-being of women and families in Los Angeles County. A prime illustration is the Network's efforts around perinatal depression, a major public health concern, and one that can have devastating emotional and financial costs. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, from 5% to 25% percent of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression. Depression during pregnancy can lead to low birthweight, a lack of bonding between mother and child, and can adversely affect the baby's cognitive and physical development. And yet, treatment through..

Primary location: Los Angeles United States