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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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January 27, 2023About our Team, Parent Support, , , , by

Positive Parenting Advocacy Day at the Capitol

Last Wednesday, along with three dozen other advocates for Positive Parenting, three of our staff at First 5 Mendocino went to the Capitol in Sacramento to advocate for Positive Parenting.
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January 24, 2023About our Team, Parent Support, , , by

First 5 Mendocino Celebrates Positive Parenting Month

Every January, First 5 Mendocino uses Positive Parenting Awareness Month to educate local parents–and the organizations that support them–about the practices, programs, and services that can strengthen family relationships, increase parents’ confidence, and support children’s social, emotional, and relational health and development.
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