Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Winifred Smith-Jenkins Director of Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy Too many mothers and babies in New Jersey are dying, and it doesn’t have to be this way. Midwifery care is a proven, life-saving solution. But outdated laws, systemic barriers, and a lack of awareness are limiting access to this vital care. […]
Category: Maternal and Infant Health
Why Maternal and Infant Health Must Be a Top Priority for New Jersey’s Next Governor
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Our Families Deserve Better. Our Future Depends on it. Co-authored by: Winifred Smith-Jenkins Director of Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy Alena Siddiqui Data Analyst For more information on this topic, contact Winifred at wsmith-jenkins@acnj.org. New Jersey is facing a maternal health crisis–one that is hitting Black mothers and babies the hardest. […]
Fewer Than 30% of New Jersey Paid Family Leave Claims for Newborn Bonding Are From Dads
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Naomi Engelhard Leontine Young Fellow For more information on this topic, contact Diane Dellanno at ddellanno@acnj.org Despite the fact that New Jersey’s Paid Family Leave Insurance (NJ FLI) program is generally available to both parents, fathers made up only 29.7% of bonding claimants in 2023. NJ FLI provides cash benefits […]
Happy Healthy Dads = Happy Healthy Children
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Keith Hadad Staff Writer For more information on this topic (or for more dad jokes!), contact Isaiah at ifudge@acnj.org. This Father’s Day, let’s take time to appreciate how much love, joy, and fun fathers bring into the lives of their families. Being the best superhero, teacher, and role model a […]
Trashaun’s Preeclampsia Story: From Trauma to Empowerment and Purpose
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Maternal health advocate and preeclampsia survivor Trashaun has turned her trauma into empowerment and purpose, sharing her story and advocating for increased awareness and support for expectant parents. Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication that affects thousands of women every year. It can lead to high blood pressure, organ damage, seizures, […]
