The Maternal Fetal Health Alliance

repost via from Hey mamas💕 THIS THURSDAY November 7, 2024 we are back for our FREE monthly mental health support group for NEW JERSEY mamas who are pregnant or have delivered in the last 12 months.💃🏽🙌🏾 This group is right on time as we will be talking about self-care post presidential election, managing upcoming holiday stress, and so much more! Be sure to register to come join us and tell another mama.

More details below!👇🏾

Sign up today on our website: www.therapyforblkmoms.com/momsgroup or using the link in our bio!

, in partnership with , will be hosting the FREE D.O.P.E. (Defying Others Perceptions and Expectations) Mamas mental health support group for pregnant women and moms who have delivered children in the last 12 months facilitated by Barbara Neal, M.Ed., LMFT.

The meets virtually the first Thursday of every month!

🎙️Topics discussed include:
* Pre & Post-Partum depression and anxiety
* Self-care & Self-love
* Reducing stress and managing triggers
* asking for support & Building community
* Relationships & Mental health

This group was funded by a grant from Jewish Women’s Foundation of New Jersey, an advisory council fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ.

📣 Join us for the next Doula Talk presented by The Maternal Fetal Health Alliance! 🌸✨

We’re excited to welcome Hannah Jayne Harris, PsyD, a Full Spectrum Doula and Childbirth Educator, for an empowering Lunch & Learn session. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and support for your pregnancy journey!

🗓 Friday, November 15th
⏰ Noon CST / 1pm EST
📍 IG Live

Tune in to learn, ask questions, and connect with our community. Tag a friend who could benefit from this conversation!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS. 📅 The Maternal-Fetal Health Alliance Doula Walk is 9️⃣ days away‼️

This event is designed to raise awareness and provide crucial doula services to birthing individuals in the Atlanta Metro Area. 💙💗

By joining us, you’ll be helping to ensure that more families have access to vital doula care and support during their pregnancy journey.

If you cannot make it please consider a donation by scanning the QR code in the flyer or reach out to [email protected].

Let’s walk for equity, empowerment, and better birthing experiences for all!

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📣 Your breast size does not determine your milk production. 📣 ​​​​​​​​
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Your breast will likely grow larger before and during your breastfeeding journey. (A perk of pregnancy? lol) Breast size is irrelevant when it comes to how much milk you produce. 🤱🏼​​​​​​​​
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It’s possible that a mother with small breasts can have just as much milk supply as a mom with large breasts. The amount of milk you produce usually depends on how much your baby feeds – the more they feed, the more milk you’ll naturally produce. ​​​​​​​​
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Every breastfeeding journey is different just like every pregnancy and baby is different. Give yourself grace, mama! ✨​​​​​​​​
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💜 Steph

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Did you know that women who have doula support are:

-50% less likely to deliver prematurely
-33% more likely to initiate breastfeeding
-36% less likely to deliver low birthweight babies

The dedication and care of a doula can be an invaluable addition to the birthing experience. At , we are proud to have an amazing team of doulas to help Black moms feel safe, supported, and empowered in their transition to motherhood.🤰🏿



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Join us for our Doula Walk, where we come together to support, uplift, and empower doulas and the families they serve. Let’s raise awareness about the critical role of doulas in improving maternal and fetal health outcomes, especially in underserved communities. Walk with us as we advocate for equity, education, and the well-being of mothers and babies. Together, we can make a difference, one step at a time!

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In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we honor all of the parents and parents-to-be who have experienced loss on their journey to grow their families.

Miscarriage, stillbirth, and other conditions can cause a pregnancy to end before or during birth. Infant death can be caused by preterm birth, birth defects, and other health conditions. March of Dimes honors those who’ve experienced loss, and provides resources for families facing unthinkable challenges and struggling with unimaginable loss to find hope, answers, and a sense of community.

With your help this month, we can be there for all moms, dads, and babies. Learn how you can raise awareness, get resources, and leave a tribute to a loved one gone too soon at marchofdimes.org/pregnancyandinfantlossmonth

Posted • At the National Black Doulas Association, we live by this truth every day. Our doulas provide essential care that goes beyond physical support—offering emotional, spiritual, and informational guidance through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

When women are empowered, communities are strengthened. 💪🏾🖤

Let’s continue to honor this sacred work, ensuring every woman feels nurtured and supported throughout her journey.

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When we’re informed, we can be more confident and active participants in our healthcare — which makes it better! But how do we get there when there’s sooooo much that we can learn?

Join us for Doula Talk presented by the Maternal Fetal Health Alliance, featuring Tamara Mason from Atlanta Family Doulas! We’ll be discussing the vital role doulas play in supporting maternal health, sharing key insights for new and expecting moms, and providing guidance to empower families on their birth journey. 🌸✨ Don’t miss out—tune in on Monday, October 7th at 7pm EST / 6pm CST on IG Live for this special event! 📲💬

October is Infant Loss Awareness Month

This month, we honor the little lives that were too precious for this world and offer support to the families who carry them forever in their hearts. 🌸💙

At The Maternal Fetal Health Alliance, we believe in raising awareness, spreading love, and creating a safe space for those navigating the deep pain of infant loss. You are not alone in your grief. Let us remember, support, and uplift each other in this journey.

💜 Remember. Reflect. Honor. Heal. 💜

Join us for Doula Talk hosted by The Maternal Fetal Health Alliance! This Monday, October 7th at 7pm EST/6pm CST, we’ll be going LIVE on Instagram with certified labor doula Tamara Mason from Atlanta Family Doulas. Tune in to hear expert insights on doula care, maternal health, and more!

🗓️ Date: Monday, October 7th
🕖 Time: 7pm EST / 6pm CST
📍 Where: IG Live

Don’t miss this empowering and informative session! Perfect for expectant mothers, families, and anyone interested in learning more about maternal health. 💜✨

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A student midwife has created an app to help raise awareness of the symptoms of maternal and neonatal conditions on black and brown skin.

Ruby Jackson, 23, said she was inspired to create “Melanatal” due to a general lack of understanding about how some conditions present in people who are not white.
It will offer patients and clinicians visual guides to the signs and symptoms of conditions including jaundice, pre-eclampsia and mastitis.

The University of Brighton student, who has secured a place on the NHS clinical entrepreneur programme, hopes to pilot the app within a trust upon its completion.

A report last year found that between 2019 and 2021 woman from black ethnic backgrounds were four times more likely to die during pregnancy or immediately afterwards than white women.

Join Us for the Maternal-Fetal Health Alliance Doula Walk! 🚶🏾‍♂️

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Doula Walk at Piedmont Park on Saturday, November 9th, from 11 AM to 2 PM. This event is designed to raise awareness and provide crucial doula services to birthing individuals in the Atlanta Metro Area. 💙💗

🌟 Event Highlights:

Memorial balloon release 🎈

Free T-shirt for the first 50 registrants 👕

Fun for the whole family – children under 12 attend free! 🎉

📍 Piedmont Park
🎟️ $25 per person | $60 for a family of 4 | $100 for organizations (5 ppl)

By joining us, you’ll be helping to ensure that more families have access to vital doula care and support during their pregnancy journey. Let’s walk together to make a difference!

If you cannot make it please consider a donation by scanning the QR code in the flyer or reach out to [email protected].

Let’s walk for equity, empowerment, and better birthing experiences for all!

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Here’s your reminder that you are powerful mama.

You worked so hard to bring your baby earth-side, don’t let that go unnoticed.

Your provider received your baby and YOU birthed your baby.

Words are so powerful, hold onto to these 💛

Share this with your pregnant or postpartum bestie 🤰🏼

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