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First Candle
Non-profit committed to the elimination of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and stillbirths through education, advocacy, and research while providing grief support to bereaved families.
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About - First Candle
About
Who We Are
First Candle is committed to the elimination of SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths through education, while providing support for grieving families who have suffered a loss.
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Research - First Candle
Over the course of the past four decades, First Candle has funded cutting-edge research projects at medical institutions throughout the United States. Under the auspices of our Medical and Scientific ...
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Safer Sleep Tips - First Candle
Safer Sleep Tips
AAP Safer Sleep Recommendations
In June 2022 the American Academy of Pediatrics released updated infant safe sleep guidelines. These are developed for physicians and other health care...
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Online Support Groups - First Candle
First Candle’s peer-to-peer online support groups are a safe and supportive place for those who have experienced loss.
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Blog - First Candle
Blog
August 24, 2023
This past weekend, CBS ran an updated version of a piece that first aired in April 2023 on the maternal mortality rate in the South. This latest piece, In Louisiana, pregnant wome...