Toxic stress changes the brain. It raises the risk of poor health, school struggles, justice involvement and even suicide.
But babies can heal when we act early.
Believing in babies means believing in their mental health. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4kEWtVM
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See how HealthySteps played a role in Shania and Cohen's journey! 🥰 #BelieveInBabies
Love, safety and connection shape a baby’s future.
And the window to build that foundation is short.
Each baby’s potential is unlimited.
The window to support them is not.
See why belief matters: https://bit.ly/3MNUyBH
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Mental health starts early.
So should support.
You don’t need a baby to care about this.
Because their future becomes our shared reality.
Believe in Babies.
Learn more or donate: https://bit.ly/3ZJqytH
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Last night’s State of the Union didn’t mention America’s babies. But they can’t be left out of the conversation.
Families are under pressure, and babies feel it.
We know what works. It’s time to Believe In Babies and act.
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Yes, mental health includes babies.
After losing her baby brother, Nelwyn's older sister Keeva developed PTSD.
Nelwyn began to withdraw, too.
They needed care. But support was hard to find. She’s one of many.
Meet more babies. Hear their stories: https://bit.ly/3OkatrX
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Shania wanted Cohen to have the childhood she never had.
Love wasn’t the problem.
Support was, until someone believed in her.
Believing in babies means believing in caregivers, too.
Watch their story. Become a believer: https://bit.ly/3OsLdjd
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You were a baby once.
Someone believed in you.
Now it’s your turn.
Believe In Babies is a national storytelling movement for anyone who believes every child deserves a strong start.
Learn more. Get involved. Share your story: https://bit.ly/3OsLdjd
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World Prematurity Day at VON member Mbuya Nehanda Maternity Hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe! Photo credit: Dr. Alex Stevenson. #neosky #believeinbabies
