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First of Many Steps to End Shackling of Incarcerated Women
The First Step Act was passed in late December 2018. Dr. Mogul, Maternity Care Coalition’s Senior Director of Research and an advocate for incarcerated women having supported MCC’s MOMobile at Riverside Correctional Facility program since its founding in 2006, writes about the impact of this law, and gives a glimpse of what incarcerated pregnant women face during pregnancy and childbirth.
HFA Winter Festival 2018
MCC Health Families America Advocate, Angie Bellon reflects on the recent Winter Festival 2018 Celebration that was held for clients at our North Penn, Pennsylvania site.
World Prematurity Awarness Day 2018
Meliyah's Miracle aims to provide support, and encouragement to families impacted by prematurity, in NICUs across the Philadelphia area. Our NICU journey was filled with many kind gestures and our goal is to pay them forward.
What’s SUID and Why You Should Care
Learn more about one of the leading causes of death for infants ages 1-12 months from MCC's Cribs for Kids Program Manager, Shauntay Murray.
Elections 2018
With the 2018 Midterm Elections being just a few weeks away, we have compiled resources and important dates to ensure you are ready to vote! Please fe
SNAP Out of It!
As lawmakers put the final touches on the new Farm Bill, many are quick to forget the critical piece it plays for the lives of millions. It’s time for them to SNAP out of it!
Pregnant and Parenting from Jail: Part 2
Part 2 of this series, centered around MOMobile at Riverside, focuses on breastfeeding and how incarceration impacts a mother's ability to do so.
Board President’s Perspective
MCC's Board President, Liza Seltzer, pens an impactful response to current policies for and against families. Inspiration for the post came from a Summer 2018 family trip where she saw the infamous J35 orca whale pod and the deceased newborn calf being pushed by its Mother.
A Smith Memorial Playground Socialization
Learn more about MOMobile Healthy Families America's Client Socialization Day from Advocate Angie Bellon.
RECAP: Global Big Latch On with MCC
On August 3, 4 and 5 2018, almost 60,000 people around the world took part in the Global Big Latch On, demonstrating their support for breastfeeding.
