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April 2017

 
In This Issue
Aiming to Send Newborns Home with Their Mothers
Move More in April

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Dear Valued Member, 

Thank you for your continued support of HMAA. We are pleased to provide the following updates, and encourage you to share this information with other HMAA members in your family.

You may visit hmaa.com/notices to view previous notices.  If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us.
 
Aloha!

 Aiming to Send Newborns Home with Their Mothers

Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can also be daunting. In most cases, pregnancy and delivery are complication-free; however, approximately 12.5% of pregnancies involve complications that may result in infants needing attention in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), delaying their trip home.

Through early identification of risk factors including high blood pressure, history of heart disease, fertility issues, and multiple births such as twins, certain complications can be prevented. Through HMAA's Maternity & Baby Care Incentive Program, our nurses work with participants and their obstetricians to give the expectant mother and baby the best opportunity to make it to full term and avoid a NICU stay. We provide education, intervention and guidance, along with great incentives to encourage program completion. 

Members between 1 and 20 weeks of pregnancy are eligible to enroll in HMAA's Maternity & Baby Care Incentive Program at no cost. Participation requirements apply. For more information or to enroll, visit hmaa.com/wellness or contact our Wellness Department at HMAAwellness@hmaa.com.

 
 Move More in April

Americans are spending more time sitting - at work, at school or in front of a screen - than ever before. We're becoming less active, which can increase our risk of heart disease, stroke and other diseases. This month, the American Heart Association (AHA) encourages everyone to become more physically active through small, simple steps like daily walking. Walking is recommended because it is simple and affordable, has the lowest dropout rate of any physical activity, and provides significant health benefits.
 
Little steps can lead to big gains! The AHA recommends 30 minutes of moderate activity, 5 days a week. Research has shown that every hour of regular exercise can add about two hours of life expectancy, even if you don't start until midlife. Please spread the word and encourage your family and others to move more in April!
                                                                                                                     Heart.org    
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