Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Olivia Carrara Leontine Young Fellow It’s not uncommon to think that an infant does not need to visit a dentist until age 3, but this is far from the truth. In fact, caregivers should identify a dental home for little ones by the age of 1, or at the appearance […]
Category: Maternal and Infant Health
Did you know nearly half of U.S. parents struggle with diaper need?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Olivia Carrara Leontine Young Fellow For more information on this topic, contact Olivia at ocarrara@acnj.org Diaper need is defined as parents’ and caregivers’ inability to provide a sufficient supply of diapers to keep their babies clean, dry, and healthy. According to the National Diaper Bank Network, 47% of U.S. parents […]
Did you know NJ Kids Count data shows WIC participation is not where it should be?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Hannah Korn-Heilner, Policy Associate For more information on this topic, contact Hannah at hkornheilner@acnj.org By Olivia Carrara, Leontine Young Fellow For more information on this topic, contact Olivia at ocarrara@acnj.org The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, commonly known as WIC, provides supplemental nutritious food to pregnant, breastfeeding, and […]
Did you know there are only 80 doula service providers registered with NJ FamilyCare?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Diane Dellanno Policy Analyst For more information on this topic, contact Diane at ddellanno@acnj.org Footnotes: Kenneth J. Gruber et. al., Impact of Doulas on Healthy Birth Outcomes, 22 J. Perinatal Education, 49, 50–51; National Partnership for Women and Families, Improving our Maternity Care Now: Four Care Models Decisionmakers Must Implement for […]
Blog: Black Maternal Health Is…
Posted 4/14/2023 By Rose-Anne Uwague, Parent Ambassador, ACNJ Parent Leadership Council Parent of three children ages 6, 8, and a newborn. Lives in Jersey City in Legislative District 31. Advocating for better breastfeeding policies and accessible quality child care. I used to think very black or white. It’s either this or that. Now, I am […]
