Stay Connected. Stay Informed. Help advance healthier beginnings for every family in New Jersey.
ACNJ’s monthly 10:30 AM Call focuses on maternal and infant health across New Jersey. These conversations bring together advocates, providers, policymakers, and community partners to share updates, insights, and opportunities for collaboration on the issues impacting pregnant people, infants, and families.
Check out recordings of our past meetings below.
The 10:30 call meetings take place the first Thursday of every month at 10:30 AM. Click on the button below to view future sessions and register.
Thoughts on Extended Breastfeeding & Its Support
Watch Vickie Nizin, Breastfeeding Coordinator & IBCLC with the City of East Orange WIC Clinic, explore how breastfeeding evolves from pregnancy through the fourth trimester and beyond. Learn about preparing for birth and breastfeeding, understanding newborn behavior in the first 12 weeks, changes in breastfeeding after the fourth trimester, and the benefits of breastfeeding beyond age two, including considerations for dental health.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Deep Care Podcast
Watch the recording of this powerful conversation with Dr. Kaytura Felix, creator and host of the Deep Care Podcast, as we explore the stories, leadership, and impact of Black community midwives who are reshaping maternal health and advancing birth equity. Through honest conversations and lived experiences, Dr. Felix highlights the changemakers, practices, and community-driven solutions helping to build stronger, healthier futures.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Supporting Young Families: A Holistic Approach to Parenting, Education and Opportunity
This session explores comprehensive support services for pregnant and parenting young people ages 13-26, including both mothers and fathers. Learn how culturally responsive care, childbirth education, dad doulas, and access to essential resources such as WIC, SNAP, housing assistance, and parenting programs help create positive birth experiences and stronger family outcomes. The presentation also highlights strategies that support young parents in continuing their education, pursuing vocational training, and entering the workforce, ensuring they have the tools and opportunities needed to build successful futures for themselves and their children.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
