Healthier Moms and Babies

02/06/2026

One month until we gather to talk about what respectful maternity care looks like and how we move closer to it together. Every voice in the room matters. Every perspective strengthens the work. Early bird registration ends February 13! If you haven't already, register today!

https://www.healthiermomsandbabies.org/conference

Repost from Every Birth Network

02/05/2026

3 Things Every Pregnant Person Deserves:
🤍 Respect: To be heard, believed, and treated with dignity.
🤍 Clear information: So you understand your care and feel confident asking questions.
🤍 Ongoing support: Because support shouldn’t stop when the appointment ends.

Repost from Every Birth Network

02/04/2026

Ready to network, sip, and give back this year?

Join us for our 2026 Volunteer Networking Events—a fun mix of connection and community impact! Meet fellow volunteers, learn about Healthier Moms and Babies, and help bundle diapers for families in need. All supplies provided, just show up!

Hops for the Hopper
📍 Hop River Brewing Company | 6–8 PM
• Wed, March 19th
• Wed, Sept 23rd
• Wed, Oct 21st (Champion Meet & Greet!)

Wine and Wrapping
📍 Vinland Reserve Winery - Fort Wayne | 3–5 PM
• Thu, May 14th
• Thu, Dec 3rd

Sign up today! https://ow.ly/63yv50Y8qG2

01/30/2026

Join our team and make a difference in your community!

✨ Community Doula
This position is responsible for providing support to pregnant women during the third trimester, labor and delivery, and early postpartum period. The doula will help families prepare for childbirth, offer continuous support during labor, and assist with recovery and newborn care in the weeks that follow.

Does this position sound like you or someone you know? Learn more and apply today. https://www.healthiermomsandbabies.org/careers-community-doula

01/29/2026

Hearing Charles Johnson speak is something you don’t forget. His courage in honoring Kira’s legacy continues to move the nation forward in improving care for families. We’re grateful to have him join us this March for the Infant & Maternal Mortality Conference. You won’t want to miss this conversation. 4Kira4Moms

Repost from Every Birth Network

01/28/2026

Welcome home, Baby! We had 19 new babies born this December! Join us in saying "hello" to our new faces!

01/27/2026

We can't thank these volunteers enough for their donations and time! Your generosity is making a real difference where it matters most.
・Saturday Club: donated 1,096 diapers, 642 wipes, 52.3 oz of formula, 1 bath time set, and $300 in monetary donations
・Kings Daughters and Sons: bundled 2,050 diapers
・PHP Volunteers: bundled 3,050 diapers

Thank you for your bold compassion. 💜

01/22/2026

In collaboration with the Indiana Department of Health, we are reminding parents and caregivers to take steps to protect infants after a recent increase in unsafe sleep-related deaths. For every nap and bedtime, always place your baby:

ALONE – nothing else in the crib
BACK – on his or her back to sleep
CRIB – in a dedicated crib or bassinet

Unsafe sleep situations often include co-sleeping with adults, blankets or pillows in the crib, or placing a baby on his or her stomach to sleep. Following the ABCs of safe sleep saves lives.

Repost from Every Birth Network

01/21/2026

We’re proud to partner with The Language Access Lab to offer a fully funded Burmese Maternal Health Fellowship. This is a powerful opportunity for bilingual leaders to gain credentials, support families, and join our team.

Tag someone who should apply!

DO YOU WANT TO HELP BURMESE MOTHERS IN OUR COMMUNITY?

The Language Access Lab is excited to announce a new partnership with Healthier Moms and Babies to offer a FULLY FUNDED Burmese Maternal Health Fellowship!

We are looking for one bilingual (English/Burmese) leader to become a professional bridge for families in Allen County.

What you’ll get: ✅ Full Scholarship: We cover the $750 fee for professional Interpreter Training. ✅ Certification: Professional Community Doula training and certification. ✅ Job Opportunity: A direct pathway to work with the incredible team at Healthier Moms and Babies.

If you are the person everyone calls to help at doctor's appointments, it's time to get the professional credentials you deserve—at no cost to you!

📅 Deadline: February 2, 2026 🔗 Apply here: www.thelanguageaccesslab.org/interpreter-training

Help us spread the word! Tag someone who would be amazing at this.

01/20/2026

We’re proud to celebrate outstanding leadership nominees from Healthier Moms and Babies at the Foellinger Foundation's Annual Meeting on January 22, 2026.

👏 Sarah Noack – Nonprofit Board Member Leadership Award Nominee
👏 Paige Wilkins – Nonprofit Executive Leadership Award Nominee
👏 Mary Luderman – Nonprofit Staff Leadership Award Nominee

These nominations honor leaders whose dedication and impact strengthen our organization and our community. Congratulations to all!

Learn more: foellinger.org/leadership-awards

01/19/2026

Join our team and make a difference in your community!

✨ Spanish Bilingual Family Advocate
This position is responsible for providing health education and case management services to low-income, high-risk pregnant women, and visiting them in their home to improve the outcome of pregnancies and reduce infant mortality.

Does this position sound like you or someone you know? Learn more and apply today.
https://www.healthiermomsandbabies.org/careers-spanish-bilingual-family-advocate

01/16/2026

Join the Women’s Fund and AVOW as we welcome our regional and statewide partners in change to discuss the 2026 Indiana Legislative Session. Save your seat: bit.ly/LegPreWF

This event will focus on bills advancing through the session with the most significant potential impact on Hoosier women and girls: attendees will leave with education and clear action steps.

We are thrilled to welcome our panelists:
– Ashley C. Ford from Free Press Indiana
– Allissa Impink from Women’s Fund of Central Indiana
– Angie Carr Klitzch from Women4Change
– Allie Sutherland from Northeast Indiana Early Childhood Coalition

This discussion will be facilitated by Paige Wilkins from Healthier Moms and Babies and Women’s Fund Director Cassie Beer.