Perinatal Education Resource Center

01/23/2026

And we are DONE! Thank you to everyone who helped make our first Diaper & Dash happen! We couldn’t have done this without donations and the support from our community. We look forward to doing this again and we hope everyone stays warm and safe this weekend💗

01/23/2026

We are setting up our final touches for our Diaper & Dash! Make sure to get here early

01/23/2026

🌸 Maternal Health Awareness Day 🌸

Today, we recognize Maternal Health Awareness Day—a time to uplift, educate, and support mothers and birthing people at every stage of the journey. Maternal health is more than medical care; it includes physical well-being, mental health, emotional support, safety, and access to resources.

💗 Everyday Tips for Maternal Health:

• Keep up with prenatal and postpartum appointments
• Prioritize rest, hydration, and balanced meals
• Pay attention to mental health and mood changes
• Move your body gently, as recommended by your provider
• Ask for help and build a support system
• Speak up—your concerns and experiences matter

❄️ Ice Storm Preparedness for Expecting & New Parents:

Severe winter weather can bring added risks, especially during pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Consider these tips:

• Keep an emergency bag ready (medications, prenatal vitamins, medical records, snacks, water, phone charger)
• Have a plan for transportation to a hospital or birthing center
• Stock up on shelf-stable, nutritious foods
• Stay warm and avoid falls—wear supportive shoes and move carefully
• If using alternative heat sources, ensure proper ventilation
• Check in on mental well-being—weather isolation can increase stress and anxiety

✨ Today we honor the strength of mothers, remember those we’ve lost, and recommit to education, advocacy, and compassionate care.

01/23/2026

Be prepared before the unexpected happens. 🛟 Join our Red Cross session on Accessing Services & Preparing for Emergencies to learn how families and providers can navigate support before, during, and after a crisis—especially for pregnant and postpartum women.

📅 January 28, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM
💻 Via Zoom
🎤 Facilitated by John McCarty III, Executive Director, American Red Cross Southeast Mississippi
Click the link in our bio secure your spot!

01/23/2026

Don‘t forget that TOMORROW, 1/23, we are kicking off National Maternal Health Awareness Day with our 🚘drive thru🚘 Diaper & Dash!

Know before you go:

Location- Copiah County Safe Room
Time- 12:00 and will go until we are out
Sizes- Newborns to size 4
Amount- one pack of 10 to 30 diapers(depending on size) per child, 1 pack of wipes per vehicle

We‘ll see you there!

01/20/2026

01/18/2026

We are hard at work today getting our diaper packs ready for our Diaper & Dash! Don’t forget to swing by for our Drive Thru diaper giveaway, Friday the 23rd from noon until.

We are given out a pack of 10 to 30 diapers per child, depending on size along with a pack of wipes per vehicle. See you there!

01/16/2026

🤎 Nurses—You’re Invited! Holding Space 2026: For Mamas, Families & the Communities that Support Them: A Maternal Mental Health Symposium 🤎

Nurses are often the first to notice when a mama is struggling—and among the first to offer steady presence, compassion, and care. Holding Space 2026 is a powerful, interdisciplinary symposium centered on maternal mental health, trauma-informed care, and strengthening the systems that support mamas and families across Mississippi.

📅 Date: March 19, 2025
📍 Location: Jackson Hilton (Jackson, MS)

💜 What you can expect:
✨ Practical, trauma-informed strategies you can use immediately
🤎 Connection with providers, advocates, and community partners
🧠 Sessions that support nursing practice across prenatal, postpartum, OB, ED, NICU, primary care, and community settings

💜 Early Bird Registration is OPEN!
• Early Bird Rate: $65
• Promo code: HOLDINGSPACE
• Early Bird ends 02/09/2025

🔗 Register here:
https://holding-space-maternal-health-symposium.eventbrit..

🤎 Social workers & allied professionals: please tag a nurse who supports pregnant and postpartum families—OB, L&D, ED, NICU, public health, clinics, or home visiting. They belong in this space.

🤎 Let’s come together to learn, reflect, and strengthen how we hold space for mamas—across systems and across Mississippi.

12/01/2025

We are over the moon with excitement and gratitude! A HUGE Thank You to the Chester King Burnham Charitable Trust for blessing our organization with generous funding for 2026! Because of this amazing support, PERC will be able to expand perinatal education and strengthen support for our mothers and families right here in Copiah County. This gift helps us reach more moms, provide more resources, and ensure that every family has the care and knowledge they deserve during one of life's most important moments.

Thank you CKB Trust for believing in our mission and investing in healthier beginnings for our community. Your support truly makes a difference, and we can't wait to celebrate the impact together in 2026!

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11/20/2025

This week, we’re highlighting how a modern artist found inspiration in our classic, local blues legends. Give “To Be Alone,” by Hozier, a listen and see if you can spot the influence!