National Coalition for Infant Health

National Coalition for Infant Health NCfIH envisions safe, healthy infants whose families can access the information, care and treatment their babies need.

The National Coalition for Infant Health educates and advocates on behalf of premature infants from birth to age two. NCfIH is a collaborative of professional, clinical, community health, and family support organizations focused on improving the lives of premature infants and their families. NCfIH's mission is to promote lifelong clinical, health, education, and supportive services needed by premature infants and their families.

08/20/2026

While can lead to severe symptoms for babies and young children, the virus can also result in heavy financial and emotional burdens for families.

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Barriers to accessing an exclusive human milk diet include:🟣 Cost 🟣 Disparate access 🟣 Lack of education Read more in NC...
08/17/2026

Barriers to accessing an exclusive human milk diet include:

🟣 Cost
🟣 Disparate access
🟣 Lack of education

Read more in NCfIH's white paper: https://bit.ly/3Ln2vgl

Continued education, expanded screening and evidence-based policy can help more children receive the early care they nee...
08/13/2026

Continued education, expanded screening and evidence-based policy can help more children receive the early care they need for .

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June marked National Cytomegalovirus, or CMV, Awareness Month, bringing much-needed attention to a condition that remains unfamiliar to many families despite being one of the leading causes of birth defects in the United States. While the awareness month has ended, the need to educate families, impr...

Changes to long-standing vaccine guidance without clear evidence creates confusion and puts children at risk. The Nation...
08/11/2026

Changes to long-standing vaccine guidance without clear evidence creates confusion and puts children at risk. The National Coalition for Infant Health encourages parents and caregivers to talk with their trusted health care providers about how to best protect their infants and young children from serious illness.

August is ! ? A routine vitamin K shot shortly after birth prevents life-threatening bleeding in newborns.Read more in...
08/10/2026

August is !

? A routine vitamin K shot shortly after birth prevents life-threatening bleeding in newborns.

Read more in NCfIH's blog: https://bit.ly/44N5tBf

August is ! ? Nothing is more nutritious and beneficial to a newborn baby than its own mother’s milk.Read more: https:...
08/06/2026

August is !

? Nothing is more nutritious and beneficial to a newborn baby than its own mother’s milk.

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Maternal mental health is infant health. New findings suggest there’s work to be done. The Moms Matter Act seeks to expa...
08/06/2026

Maternal mental health is infant health. New findings suggest there’s work to be done. The Moms Matter Act seeks to expand support for families and parents.

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Recent report cards paint a concerning picture of maternal health in the United States. The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health, in collaboration with George Washington University’s School of Public Health, has developed a nationwide maternal mental health report card.

A routine vitamin K shot shortly after birth prevents life-threatening bleeding in newborns.Read more in NCfIH's latest ...
08/04/2026

A routine vitamin K shot shortly after birth prevents life-threatening bleeding in newborns.

Read more in NCfIH's latest blog:

The New York Times, American Academy of Pediatrics

National Coalition For Infant Health - Protecting Newborns with Vitamin K - Blog

Babies who are born early or have intensive medical needs may have to stay in an area of the hospital called the . This...
07/31/2026

Babies who are born early or have intensive medical needs may have to stay in an area of the hospital called the . This impacts the whole family, including older siblings.

Read more from Aimee Karas, MS, CCLS: https://bit.ly/4dyAoD5

Most serious outcomes for infants who contract could be eliminated by wider access to infant and maternal . Read more...
07/28/2026

Most serious outcomes for infants who contract could be eliminated by wider access to infant and maternal .

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Most serious outcomes for infants who contract respiratory syncytial virus could be eliminated by wider access to infant and maternal immunizations.

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