Healthier Moms and Babies

Our inaugural Hops for the Hopper event was a success! A huge thank you to the volunteers who helped bundle diapers and support the community. ?? 406 Bundles ?? 10,150 Diapers Wrapped ?? 30 Volunteers ?? 720 Diapers Donated ?? Thank you to Hop River Brewing Company for hosting! Save the date for our next volunteer networking event: Wine and Wrapping on May 15, 2025, from 3-5 PM. Stay tuned for more details and registration information!

Have you thought about your birth plan? ??? A birth plan is your personal guide for labor and delivery, outlining your preferences for comfort, support, and medical care. While birth can be unpredictable, having a plan in place helps ensure your voice is heard, your choices are respected, and you feel more confident going into childbirth. Not sure where to start? Check out this sample birth plan from ACOG for inspiration and ideas! ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/ev44RAy4 At Every Birth Network, we love sharing resources to help parents feel empowered and informed throughout their pregnancy journey. If you found this helpful, give it a like, share it with others, and tag us to continue the conversation! ?? Repost from Every Birth Network

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made the Northeast Indiana Perinatal Symposium a success! ?? To our inspiring keynote speakers who delivered thought-provoking and impactful sessions: Karrah Herring, Patrick Riecke (the Emcee and Panel Discussion host), and Dr. Sarah Turner. ?? To our breakout session presenters for their valuable contributions: Dr. Emily Schroeder, Dr. Shipra Jain, Abby Lane, Jen Myers, Dr. Beth Ann Johnson, Erika Dudley, Sarah Wall, and Rose Douglas. ?? To our 33 vendors and sponsors for their generous support. ?? To our wonderful cohosts Parkview Health and Lutheran Health Network. Together, we are making meaningful strides toward a healthier future for mothers and babies in our community.

We're incredibly grateful to City Church for donating 45,760 diapers—enough to supply more than 1,000 babies and toddlers for a month! A huge thank you to the Indiana Department of Health volunteers for helping count them all. Your bold compassion makes a difference for our tiniest neighbors. ??

Hops for the Hopper is happening next week, and we need volunteers like you! ?? Join us for a fun evening of community and giving back—help bundle diapers while enjoying great company at Hop River Brewing Company. Tuesday, March 19th from 6-8 PM Hop River Brewing Company Tag a friend, and let’s make a difference together! Register today: https://lnkd.in/gx4-yaA3

Empowering women in the workplace starts with understanding the landscape. The Allen County Women in the Workplace Report sheds light on leadership, compensation, benefits, and equitable hiring practices for women in our local workforce. Congratulations to HMB for earning Silver Employer status, meeting 3 out of 4 categories supporting women in the workforce! Let’s continue pushing for progress!

Support your community while representing Healthier Moms and Babies! We've launched the HMB Storefront with branded apparel and merchandise—every purchase supports maternal and infant health, with a portion of proceeds given back to the community. Check out our storefront: https://lnkd.in/dpUSK7yF

Our work is made possible thanks to the support of our entire community. Today we're giving thanks to Managed Health Services (MHS), MDwise, Inc., and and Stryker for your Symposium Sponsorships! Your continued dedication to our mission helps provide access to education and resources to reduce infant mortality and improve the outcome of pregnancies in our community. - Learn more about MHS at https://www.mhsindiana.com. - Learn more about MD Wise at https://lnkd.in/gdeebKmj. - Learn more about Stryker at https://lnkd.in/gJmS3VZx. Is your business or organization interested in supporting Healthier Moms and Babies? Email [email protected] for more information!

It's Safe Sleep Awareness Week! Unsafe sleep is the leading preventable cause of infant mortality. The good news? You can help save lives by following the ABCs of safe sleep: Alone, on their Back, in a Crib. A simple habit that makes a life-saving difference for your tiniest neighbor!

Hops for Hopper ?? Join us?for an evening of community and giving back! Help bundle diapers?while connecting with others who share a passion for making a difference. All tools and instructions will be provided—just bring yourself and your enthusiasm! Tuesday, March 19th, 2025 from 6-8pm Hop River Brewing Company Register today: https://lnkd.in/gx4-yaA3