COVID-19 Information and Resources for Home Visitors and the Families They Serve
Here’s a list of COVID-19 resources for home visitors and their client families in Los Angeles County.
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Webinar: Doula Pilot Project in Los Angeles County
Learn about the Doula Pilot Project in LA County, which is led by the African-American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Prevention Initiative, including eligibility requirements and how you can refer clients to the program.
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Webinar: Promoting Immunizations Recommended for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
This webinar covers the immunizations recommended for pregnant women to help protect them and their children from vaccine preventable diseases. It also provides tips on communicating with pregnant women and families about vaccines.
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“Being in Welcome Baby was a refresher for me, even though this was my fourth child.”
Welcome Baby may be especially helpful for first-time parents, but there’s plenty to learn with each pregnancy — and all expecting families can use a little extra support.
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Pregnancy Resources From the FDA Office of Women’s Health
Here are some trusted resources that can help clients learn about food safety, medication use, and other issues women often ask about during pregnancy.
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Your Birth Matters! Multi-Lingual Resources for Pregnant Women
To help new moms-to-be learn more about C-sections and how to have informed and meaningful conversations with their healthcare providers – including how to avoid one unless it’s absolutely needed – consider checking out the My Birth Matters campaign.
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Webinar: Los Angeles County’s Substance Use Disorder System of Care – Perinatal Services
Watch this webinar to learn how to find help for someone struggling with substance use disorder in L.A. County.
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The 2018 Home Visiting Yearbook Is Here
The National Home Visiting Resource Center (NHVRC) has released its 2018 Home Visiting Yearbook, the most comprehensive picture available of early childhood home visiting across America. We are happy to announce Welcome Baby was among the many home visiting programs included in the Yearbook!
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Webinar: Helping Homeless, Pregnant Women Overcome Barriers to Care
Los Angeles County has seen a 42% increase in homelessness between 2010-2017. Perhaps the most vulnerable among this vulnerable population: pregnant women. This webinar discusses some of the obstacles these women face in accessing services and health care — and what home visitors can do to help them have a healthy pregnancy and baby.
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Webinar: Vaccination Safety for Pregnant Women and Children
This webinar covers vaccine safety, risks of delayed schedules, the benefits of Tdap for the mother and infant, and different resources and tools available to encourage vaccination.
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