Walk to Remember: Service, candles honor indescribable loss of an infant
One of my earliest jobs in Tallahassee was an OPS position with the state in Maternal and Child health. My supervisor was a beloved congregant at Saint Paul’s United Methodist…
October Community Newsletter: October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month
Every October, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) & National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month is observed to bring attention to this unfortunate problem. Losing a child during pregnancy or…
September Community Newsletter: September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month!
Did you know almost 3.66 million babies were born in the United States last year? Thankfully, all were required to receive screening tests before leaving the hospital. These tests were…
New Breast Milk Donation Site Opens in Leon County
New Breast Milk Donation Site Opens in Leon County Local mothers looking to donate breast milk in Leon County now have a new opportunity to help make a difference in…
Leon County EMS and Local Leaders Honored for Helping Moms and Babies
Leon County EMS, Dr. Amandla Haynes and Miaisha Mitchell Honored for Their Roles in Improving the Health of Local Moms and Babies Being a parent comes with great rewards —…
August Community Newsletter: Nourishing Our Future: August is National Breastfeeding Month
All the nutrition a baby needs to grow up healthy is in a mother’s breast milk. As a new mother, you are often given all sorts of advice from every…
July Community Newsletter: Grief & Bereavement: Supporting Parents Who Have Lost a Child
Every year in July, Bereaved Parents Awareness Month is observed worldwide. This observance is dedicated to raising awareness about the grief parents experience after the unfortunate loss of a child…
The Importance of Prenatal Care
The chances of the baby being born too small and with birth complications are 3X greater if the mother does not receive prenatal care. Having a healthy pregnancy is one…
The Supportive Dad’s Guide to Pregnancy
For all those soon-to-be-fathers, congratulations on your big bundle of joy that is on its way! As a Dad-to-be, there are many ways you can support the pregnancy and prepare…
The Importance of Dad’s Role During Pregnancy
Whether a pregnancy is planned or a complete surprise, men have an extraordinary role during pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond! Research has shown that fathers who play an active role during…