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Our Babies. Our Community. Our Future.

FULL TERM 
FIRST BIRTHDAY

In Summit County, too many babies are not given the chance to celebrate their first birthday.

Full Term First Birthday (FTFB) 
is a  collective impact collaborative advocating for policies, educating our community, and informing our Greater Akron citizens about programs that promote healthy, full-term pregnancies and ensure every child celebrates a first birthday. FTFB is a data-driven initiative that relies on evidence- and community-based practices, field research and most importantly, the community's voice. Together, working with a number of local agencies, FTFB addresses issues like the interplay between race, equity, infant mortality and preterm birth, with the goal of eliminating sleep-related infant deaths in Summit County.

THE ISSUE
Black babies in our community are dying two to three times more often than White babies. Full Term First Birthday is working to achieve health equity in our community by ensuring access to services that will support individuals of Greater Akron from preconception to postpartum.

WHY ARE BABIES DYING?

Prematurity
Prematurity is the leading cause of infant mortality in Summit County, accounting for approximately 40% of deaths in 2020. Enroll today to learn more about preconception and pregnancy health practices that will decrease your risk factors.

Sleep-Related
In 2020, approximately 30% of infant deaths in Summit County were sleep related. Remember the ABC’s of safe sleep: alone, back, and in crib.

Racial Disparity
FTFB is focused on educating the community about toxic stress before, during, and after pregnancies by collaborating directly with the local hospital systems and by helping to address the social determinants of health, such as housing, transportation, and childcare.

Interested in training your staff or becoming a partner?

Contact us at infantvitality@schd.org

VIEW THE 2023-2028 FULL TERM FIRST BIRTHDAY STRATEGIC PLAN HERE

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EVENTS
Full Term First Birthday would love for you to join us at a community event. From conferences to baby showers, we love to celebrate healthy families and first birthdays.

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WHY ARE BABIES DYING?

Prematurity
Prematurity is the leading cause of infant mortality in Summit County, accounting for approximately 40% of deaths in 2020. Enroll today to learn more about preconception and pregnancy health practices that will decrease your risk factors.

Racial Disparity
FTFB is focused on educating the community about toxic stress before, during, and after pregnancies by collaborating directly with the local hospital systems and by helping to address the social determinants of health, such as housing, transportation, and childcare.

Sleep-Related
In 2020, approximately 30% of infant deaths in Summit County were sleep related. Remember the ABC’s of safe sleep: alone, back, and in crib.

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