Missouri Maternal Health Action Network - MHAN

11/29/2025

11/25/2025

Children’s Mercy is currently recruiting families for their next Spanish-language ADHD Parent Training program! This free, 8-week series is designed for parents and caregivers of children ages 6 to 12 and focuses on ADHD education and practical behavior-management strategies.

If you or someone you know could benefit from this supportive, evidence-based program, please check out the flyer attached for full details.

11/24/2025

11/24/2025

As ma*****na use increases, many pregnant and lactating individuals are making decisions without clear, consistent guidance. Limited and conflicting research can make conversations feel uncertain.

The CJNPWH article "Ma*****na Use During Pregnancy and Lactation: Insights and Implications" breaks down what the evidence actually shows, where gaps remain, and how current recommendations can guide more confident screening and counseling.

🔗 Read article: https://ow.ly/M37550X3aWZ

NPWH members get full journal access, while non-members have limited access.

11/24/2025

HIRING: The Regional Director will play a pivotal role in the implementation, direction, and evaluation of children's programs within St. Louis County and City offices of the Department of Social Services Children's Division. This leadership position is responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective administrative structure, setting clear goals and objectives, and establishing and interpreting policies and procedures that guide program operations.

Learn more and apply at https://buff.ly/QiKp5wD

11/24/2025

Need some last-minute items for your holiday meal? Visit any of our mobile food distributions happening early this week! You can also search for pantries and kitchens using the link below.

Note: We will be closed on Thursday and Friday for the holidays.

Food locator: www.harvesters.org/foodlocator

If this is your first time needing Harvesters' services, our FAQ is a great place to start to learn how these programs work: www.harvesters.org/get-food-assistance/food-assistance-faq.

11/23/2025

Here is this week's mobile line-up. Please share! Any adjustments due to weather will be posted in the comments.

For other options or questions about the events or schedule, please visit: https://stlfoodbank.org/events/.

Verification of personal information is not required to participate. All are welcome to receive food while supplies last.

11/21/2025

🌟 Check out this week’s Weekly Snapshot! 🌟

Every week, the Maternal Health Action Network keeps you “in the know” with the latest system updates, organizational news, upcoming events, training opportunities, and resources from across Missouri.

View the full Snapshot by visiting https://moactionnetwork.org/weekly-snapshot-51/

THIS WEEK’S TOP STORIES:

🤱 Missouri Medicaid Covers Doula Care
Learn what a doula is, the benefits of doula care, services offered, and how to find one in your community.

📉 U.S. Earns D+ on 2025 Preterm Birth Report Card
For the fourth year in a row, the U.S. received a D+ for preterm births, highlighting ongoing disparities and rising maternal health risks.

👶 Boost Child Care Access: Missouri Innovation Grant
Apply by Nov 30 to help expand child care access across the state!

🧠 Supporting Maternal Mental Health
Check out the searchable database of perinatal mental health trainings from the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance and CVS Health.

🥗 Dietitian Support Boosts Infant Nutrition
Infants receiving care from registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) showed significant improvements in nutrition diagnoses.

💊 Safe Benzodiazepine Tapering Guidelines
ASAM released new guidance on gradually and safely tapering benzodiazepines with individualized plans and behavioral support.

🏥 AHA Study: Physician-Owned Hospitals in Rural Areas
New research shows POHs could threaten the financial health of rural hospitals, reducing access to critical care.

📅 Impact of CMS 2026 Physician Fee Schedule on Maternal Mental Health
Expanded telehealth and protected maternity payments support better maternal mental health care in community clinics.

📊 Colorado Perinatal Mental Health Report (2019–2023)
Progress is noted, but gaps remain in maternal mental health and postpartum care.

🗽 New York State Releases First Ever Maternal Mental Health Report
The report outlines challenges, funding investments, and recommendations to improve equity and care for pregnant and postpartum individuals.

✨ And more…

🦃 Note: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the Weekly Snapshot will not be released on Friday, November 28. We’ll resume with the next edition on December 5.

Did you miss last week’s Snapshot? No worries! Stay current on system updates, organizational news, and more by visiting https://moactionnetwork.org/category/weekly-snapshot/

For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu or visit moactionnetwork.org

Weekly Snapshot Weekly Snapshot Missouri Maternal Health Action Network About UsAnnouncementsMoms’ Advocacy NetworkResourcesContact Us NETWORK UPDATES Missouri Medicaid Covers Doula Care by city of st. louis department of health The Missouri Maternal Health Action Network (MHAN) is excited to shar...

11/20/2025

The Missouri Maternal Health Action Network (MHAN) is excited to share this amazing resource from the City of St. Louis Department of Health! Their brochure, “Missouri Medicaid Covers Doula Care,” explains what a doula is, the benefits of doula care, the services doulas provide, and how to find a doula in your community.

We encourage you to share this within your communities so more people can learn about the benefits of doula care.

Whether you’re expecting, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about doula care, this brochure is a great place to start.

For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu or visit moactionnetwork.org

11/20/2025

11/17/2025