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May 18, 2023About our Team, Child Health & Development, Community Partners, Early Learning & Care, Parent Support, , , , , by

First 5 Mendocino Hosts Successful Children’s Mental Health Summit

As part of its ongoing work to support the well-being of local children, First 5 Mendocino hosted its annual Children's Mental Health Summit in Ukiah on May 11 and 12. This year’s event featured renowned experts Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, Dr. Robert Sege, and Gaelin Elmore, who addressed the critical topic of children's mental health and included a community-wide conversation on nurturing resilient and emotionally healthy children.
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March 17, 2023Infants, Newborn, Parent Support, Prenatal, Uncategorized, , , by

Medi-Cal Benefit for Doulas and Healthcare Providers 

Doulas and health care providers- including doctors and midwives licensed to practice in California- can support optimal birth and pregnancy outcomes working together. With the new Medi-Cal Benefit covering doula support for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum more families can access doula support. And together doulas and perinatal care providers can make headway improving outcomes and reducing disparities in birth outcomes. 
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March 16, 2023Newborn, Parent Support, Prenatal, , , by

What Happens When You have a Doula

The Medi-Cal Doula Benefit A new Medi-Cal doula benefit includes support during pregnancy, labor and birth, and for after baby arrives. They can help with questions about baby care, breastfeeding and lactation, support personal care by giving you a chance to shower, nap or otherwise take care of yourself.
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March 14, 2023Child Health & Development, Infants, Newborn, Parent Support, Prenatal, , , , by

An Essential Part of the Birth Team

Doulas get to know your family and your specific needs and priorities. They know pregnancy and birth through training, education, and the experience they have with birthing families. They also know what a big impact how we feel during labor and birth has on our long-term well-being.
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March 10, 2023Child Health & Development, Community Partners, Early Learning & Care, Parent Support, , , , by

State of the Child – Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Summit

Our theme for this year's Summit is: The Heart of Belonging. This is First 5 Mendocino's Annual State of the Child Summit. It will be an interactive & inspiring conference for professionals in Mendocino County.
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