Healthier Moms and Babies

03/31/2026

Because of our community, meaningful change is happening every day. We’re especially grateful to Lutheran Health Network for their sponsorship. Your support is helping create safer, healthier beginnings for babies and families.

03/26/2026

We’re inviting you to take a short survey to guide our planning for the years ahead. Your feedback will help shape our priorities and how we grow as an organization.

The survey takes just 10–15 minutes to complete, and no personal information will be collected.
Whether you’re a funder, donor, community partner, or volunteer, your voice matters and is essential to the work we do.

Take the survey now - https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1WXrmA2qLVeRmPc

03/25/2026

It's World Doula Week! 🫶

Healthier Moms and Babies proudly recognizes the dedicated Community Doulas who strengthen maternal and infant health in Northeast Indiana. Their care, advocacy, and continuous support improve birth experiences and help families thrive. We are grateful for their commitment to making every mom feel supported and every baby welcomed into a healthier start.

Thank you, HMB doulas, for the life-changing work you do.

03/24/2026

Welcome home, Baby! We had 12 new babies born this February! Join us in saying "hello" to our new faces!

03/20/2026

Another successful Hops for the Hopper event, all thanks to YOU! Your time and support make the biggest difference in our community.

💜 12,025 Diapers Wrapped
💜 481 Bundles
💜 16 Volunteers
💜 Thank you to for hosting!

Save the date for our next community volunteer event: Wine and Wrapping on May 14, 2026, from 3-5 PM. Register at: https://www.healthiermomsandbabies.org/volunteer

03/19/2026

If you’re pregnant or postpartum and something just feels “off,” you don’t have to figure it out alone. Postpartum Support International offers a free "Chat With an Expert" session where you can talk with trained professionals who understand perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Reaching out is a sign of strength, and help is available🤍

Connect here: https://postpartum.net/get-help/chat-with-an-expert/

Repost from Every Birth Network

Connect with other moms and dads and talk with a PSI expert about resources, symptoms and general information about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

03/17/2026

🤰 Pregnant? Feeling nervous, excited, or a little of both?

Here’s the secret: you don’t have to do it alone. Our Community Doula Program is your guide, your advocate, your cheerleader through pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

Families with doulas are more likely to experience:
✨ Lower risk of postpartum depression
✨ Higher breastfeeding success
✨ Fewer Cesarean births

Learn more and enroll at
https://www.healthiermomsandbabies.org/find-support

03/13/2026

There's still time to join us at Hops for the Hopper! Spend just a few hours making a real difference for local families. Bundle and organize diapers, meet new friends, and learn more about our mission—all while having a great time. 🍻

Wednesday, March 18th from 6-8 PM
📍 Hop River Brewing Company

Register at https://ow.ly/MCIw50YqnkT

03/12/2026

Pregnancy and postpartum don’t magically reset in January. If this season feels heavy, support is still here. Local resources are available at everybirth.org, and help is always within reach through Postpartum Support International "chat with an expert" feature, where you can connect with trained experts for postpartum support.

You’re not alone — and you don’t have to navigate this season by yourself.

https://postpartum.net/get-help/chat-with-an-expert/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPMvH5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEewjbcCZKxsL_YR7pbyESWZw0N0OTt-HAxNQ3mR7cKtLQdjFIu17lmsxoJcpQ_aem_kWcJv4UOR-Q98o40TbMDbQ

Repost from Every Birth Network

03/11/2026

We need your voice. 📣

As Healthier Moms and Babies prepares our next 5-year strategic plan, we want to hear from the people who make our work possible and meaningful. Whether you're a funder, donor, community partner, or volunteer, your perspective shapes what we prioritize and how we grow.

This short survey will go directly to our board as we set our direction for the years ahead. It takes just a few minutes. Your input matters more than you know!

Take the survey here: https://ow.ly/6EgA50YrN9m

Thank you for investing in Healthier Moms and Babies in Fort Wayne.

03/10/2026

We had another successful Infant and Maternal Mortality Conference - Respectful Maternity Care: Improving Outcomes for Mothers and Babies, thanks to YOU! ✨

👏 To our inspiring keynote speakers: Charles Johnson, Devon George, Spencer Poston, Tara Held, Dr. Sarah Turner, Ronae Cleland, Lara Lahr, and Sarah Lawrence
👏 To our empowering breakout session presenters: Birdie Meyer, Erin Macey, Senator Andrea Hunley, Ashley Rainey, Carta Robinson, Brad Edwards, Cameron Willett, Haley Hannat, and Britte Nihart
👏 To our nearly 300 attendees committed to improving outcomes for moms and babies
👏 To our 48 vendors for their generous support
👏 To our amazing sponsors

03/09/2026

It's Safe Sleep Awareness Week! 💤 Remember the ABCs of Safe Sleep to help protect every baby:
A — Alone: Babies sleep safest in their own sleep space.
B — on their Back: Always place babies on their back for every sleep (naps and nighttime).
C — in a Crib: Use a crib, bassinet, or portable play yard with a firm mattress and fitted sheet only.

Access more Safe Sleep resources at https://www.everybirth.org/resources/ -sleep-education-resources.