Philadelphia Maternal, Child and Family Health

Have you or someone you know recently had a baby and have been experiencing feelings of anxiety or stress? Learn more about available resources here: https://bit.ly/3uOblWO #PhillyLovesFamilies

We are looking for a couple more moms/birthing people for this program!

The Lutheran Settlement House Bilingual Domestic Violence Program provides counseling and advocacy services in Spanish and English for victims of domestic abuse. To make a FREE, confidential counseling appointment call 215-426-8610 ext. 1236 #PhillyLovesFamilies

Today is World Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day!

Here are grief resources that families who have suffered infant loss due can use to cope, heal, and find community. Feelings of grief, and guilt are common struggles for family members. Support from family, friends, your doctor, and other health professionals can ease the healing process. https://philadelphia.pa.networkofcare.org//l/article.aspx

Infants who are exposed to secondhand smoke are at greater risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Secondhand smoke during pregnancy also increases the risk for SIDS. Here are some resources if quitting is your goal! https://www.health.pa.gov//pro/tobacco/Pages/Quitline.aspx

MCFH Doula Support Program that serves parents and families with SUD/OUD is hiring a Program Coordinator. Visit the link below, to find out more and to apply! Share! https://www.paycomonline.net//ats/web/jobs/ViewJobDetails

Heartbreak, loss, and tragedy often affect our feelings, moods, and attitudes. So many people are trying to figure out how to cope, accept, and just deal with life. From Devastated to Divine: The three steps to thriving after Heartbreak, learn how to use resilience as your tool, and how crisis is often the catalyst for important transformation!... www.eventbrite.com/e/from-devastated-to-divine-the-three-st

Every parent needs a supporting community to help them thrive. Join the MCFH Team for our Virtual Parent & Feeding Support Group Thursdays @ 4PM To register contact... Galissa Jones,CLC Breastfeeding Counselor, Community Outreach [email protected] See more

Meditation is a great way to remediate the day-to-day stresses in your life. 2020 has challenged us all! You don’t have to be an expert! Any time you can take away to reset between your mind, body, and spirit you are bringing to yourself the opportunity to care for yourself, physically, and emotionally. ... Join a virtual Guided Meditation anytime you need to reset!

Here are grief resources that families who have suffered infant loss due to SIDS can use to cope, heal, and find community. Feelings of grief, and guilt are common struggles for family members who are coping with a infant loss. Support from family, friends, your doctor, and possibly other health professionals is very important to the healing process. https://philadelphia.pa.networkofcare.org//l/article.aspx

Happy Indigenous People's Day!

Learn the Safe-Sleep Guidelines, tell your friends, family, and your children’s care providers. https://www.pasafesleep.org/guidelines-1

Did you know that you can get a free crib for your baby in Philadelphia? Here are some resources for a pack and play, for your baby!

Today at 1:30pm! Decolonizing Breastfeeding free event hosted by Nikki & Nikki featuring Special Guest Kimberly Seals Allers LIVE! Do you provide lactation support? Get your questions answered and find community. Register in advance here!

It’s SIDS AWARNESS Month! This week, MCFH is highlighting Safe Sleep Resources to protect you and your babies! Remember that the back sleeping position, carries the lowest risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and is the safest choice for all babies until they are at least one year old. ... Check out

Today is National Diversity Day! Today we are taking the opportunity to uplift the Diversity in the Philly MCFH community! We celebrate, embrace and support our differences in race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, nationality and ability are enriching. ... As we celebrate diversity, we also center equity we value changing structures and systems to better support and presently and historically marginalized people, families, and voices. Here are some additional creative ways to you can observe, and celebrate for National Diversity Day http://www.nationaldiversityday.com/about-ndd.html =