HBC: Every Baby Matters

People from organisations across Hyndburn came together this week for an “Every Baby Matters” event.

The event was aimed at raising awareness on factors which can help prevent infant mortality and consider how different agencies – from midwives to children’s centre staff as well anyone working with children and families, could better work together to tackling the underlying issues.  The presentations included smoking in pregnancy, nutrition, breastfeeding, genetic counselling service and safety.  Organisations signed up to the “Every Baby Matters Pledge”.

Cllr Pam Barton, Hyndburn Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Communities, who opened the event, said: “It was great to hear the ideas and commitment from everyone in the room.  We’ve seen a reduction in recent years of babies dying before their first birthday, but every case is a tragedy and it’s vitally important we do all we can to prevent such deaths where possible.  The infant mortality rate is actually a wider indicator of the health of a community, as it is heavily influenced by things like smoking and healthy lifestyles, as well as the choices parents make.  This event was really about giving all children in Hyndburn the best start in life and helping their chances of future success.”

Would your organisation like to sign up to the Every Baby Matters Pledge?  Contact Wayne Gibson on 01772 539904 or email wayne.gibson@lancashire.gov.uk.