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02/15/2026

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02/15/2026

, which will be on 4 March 2026, celebrates the extraordinary services that IBCLCs provide to expectant parents, new mothers and the healthcare teams who form their circle of care.

Join us in celebrating this day by thanking all the IBCLCs that significantly transform world health through skilled lactation care.

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02/15/2026

PKU (Newborn Metabolic Screening): What Parents Should Know

The PKU test is part of routine newborn screening that checks for rare but serious metabolic and genetic conditions—most famously phenylketonuria (PKU). PKU affects how a baby breaks down the amino acid phenylalanine. Without early detection and treatment, it can lead to developmental delays, seizures, and intellectual disability. Early screening = early protection.

When is it done?
Typically between 24–48 hours after birth
Ideally after the baby has had protein (breastmilk or formula) so results are accurate
In some cases, a repeat screen is recommended around 7–14 days

How is it done?
A few drops of blood are collected from the baby’s heel
Samples are sent to a state-certified lab
Results usually return within 1–2 weeks
Hospital vs. Home (with a Midwife)

Hospital birth: Screening is usually automatic before discharge.

Home birth or birth center: Your midwife can perform the heel stick at home with your consent only and submit the sample to the state lab, or coordinate a lab visit if needed. Timing and paperwork matter—your midwife will guide this.

Benefits
✅ Early detection of treatable conditions before symptoms appear
✅ Allows prompt dietary or medical intervention
✅ Prevents long-term complications
✅ Provides peace of mind for families

Risks & Considerations
⚠️ Brief discomfort from the heel prick
⚠️ Rare chance of false positives, which may require repeat testing
⚠️ If done too early (before adequate feeding), results may be inaccurate
⚠️ Parents who decline or delay should understand state requirements and follow-up responsibilities but it's still your choice!

Whether you birth in a hospital or at home, newborn screening like the PKU test is a powerful preventive tool. If you’re planning a home birth, talk with your midwife ahead of time about timing, consent, and state submission so nothing falls through the cracks. Early information saves tiny lives—and protects growing brains. 💛

02/13/2026

Celebrating our amazing black midwives present and in history!!

Throughout February, the Midwives of Color Council of the American College of Nurse-Midwives is honoring Black Midwives who have made a lasting impact on our profession.
Today, we recognize a leader who gave her heart and soul to the American College of Nurse-Midwives—as a former ACNM Vice President, Chair of the Division of Accreditation, a leader within the Research and Publications Divisions, and the pioneering “Mother” of the Midwives of Color Committee.

Dr. Betty Carrington, CNM, EdD, FACNM, is a true pioneer in midwifery. Early in her career, she spent her first year unable to deliver babies because physicians did not want her “touching their white patients.” Undeterred, Dr. Carrington used that year to read the entire midwifery curriculum—knowing she would one day be called. And she was.

Her work laid the foundation for representation, equity, and leadership in midwifery, spanning clinical practice, academic leadership, governance, and mentorship—helping shape who becomes a midwife and how care is delivered in the United States.

As a clinical leader, Dr. Carrington served as Director of the Nurse-Midwifery Service at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, NY (1972–1979) and as Nurse-Midwife Research Associate at Harlem Hospital through Columbia University. In these roles, she served underserved communities and demonstrated the value of culturally grounded, relational, and community-centered care decades before maternal health equity became a policy priority.
As an academic leader, she served as an Associate Professor at SUNY Health Science Center (1979–1996) and was among the few Black Nurse-Midwifery Program Directors, leading the Graduate Nurse-Midwifery Program at Columbia University (1986–1991). She integrated cultural context, nutrition, and community realities into midwifery education, shaping generations of midwives to deliver holistic, culturally informed care.

Dr. Carrington rose to numerous national leadership roles, including becoming ACNM’s first Black Vice President in the early 1970s. She later served as Chair of the ACNM Division of Accreditation (1999–2004), helping define national education standards for nurse-midwifery, and also served in ACNM’s Research and Publications Divisions.

In 2001, Dr. Carrington received ACNM’s highest honor, the Hattie Hemschmeyer Award, becoming only the second African American midwife to receive this distinction.
She is truly the mother of the Midwives of Color Council. Long before the Midwives of Color Committee was formally established in 1991, Dr. Carrington spent decades convening midwives and student midwives of color in her hotel room at ACNM annual meetings—creating space for support, mentorship, encouragement, and leadership.

Her legacy lives on through the Midwives of Color Council and the Carrington–Hsia–Nieves Doctoral Scholarship for Midwives of Color, which she co-founded with Lily Hsia and Nieves Fitch. Thank you, Dr. Betty Carrington.

08/30/2025

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We have opened a new office in Alexandria, VA, at 1414 Prince St, Alexandria, VA 22314.

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07/28/2025

Have you seen this positive customer review? Check it out! We love hearing from you!

"Supportive, educational and we really felt the company helped us to become better prepared parents! We particularly found the childbirth class informative and we felt more at ease going into labor."

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07/11/2025

What is Momease purpose or mission? We have an answer!

"Momease’s Mission is to provide new parents with evidence-based parent education classes, such as childbirth class and infant CPR class, to prepare them for the excitement and alleviate some of the fear of becoming a parent."

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05/14/2025

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"We took the child and infant cpr class. It was easy and informative. Great course to get the basics. Feel more prepared for an emergency!"

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03/17/2025

Have you seen this positive customer review? Check it out! We love hearing from you!

"Momease staff cares more about the well being of the moms to be more than the business bottom line. Always available to respond to a text, an email or a phone call. Very knowledgeable, compassionate and caring. I personally love my personal doula that I can share everything with her like family, hopefully she can be my doula for all my children."

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03/06/2025

Are you in need of childbirth classes? If so, look no further than Momease.

"Designed for all birthing preferences, our classes offer a welcoming environment where you can ask questions, practice techniques, and connect with other parents. Trust Momease to guide you through this incredible experience with expert-led education and compassionate support."

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02/27/2025

Have you seen our latest blog post about 10 health services for the typical woman? Check it out!

"For the typical woman, understanding the array of healthcare options available—from pediatric care for her children to chiropractic appointments for herself—can be pivotal in achieving holistic well-being."

For more information, be sure to keep reading on our website. To get started with our services, contact us today.

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01/27/2025

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