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On 19 July, 2022 HHFC and Tribeca Pediatrics came together to host an info session to explain the ways to find the pediatrician a family needs. Click to Tweet! Having the right pediatrician is very important! Whether you are a new or experienced parent, having a pediatrician that you know and trust is incredibly valuable as you welcome a baby to your family. The pediatrician you will select will not only be an important medical advisor who knows your family well but also understands various stages of your child's development. Pediatricians understand that children are not simply small adults. Children often present different symptoms from adults. Therefore they may need different prescriptions or treatments than adults. Pediatricians are specially trained to recognize the importance of these differences. How to Choose A Pediatrician? Your child should not only see the pediatrician for an illness. It is also important to schedule well-child-care exams regularly, beginning in infancy. For this reason there are 3 things to consider when choosing a pediatrician. Considering the location of the doctor’s office. Checking out doctor’s credentials and experience. Getting pediatrician recommendations from family, close friends and relevant institutions. If you would like to know more about us and our upcoming events please visit our event page.

Breast Milk is Liquid Gold For the first months of life a baby can receive all needed nutrients and energy from the Breast Milk. WHO and UNICEF recommend that children initiate breastfeeding within the first hours of birth and be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months of life. Depending on the researches, breastfed children perform better on intelligence tests, are less likely to be overweight or obese and less prone to diabetes later in life. Breastfeeding also plays a significant role in mothers’ lives. Mothers who breastfeed have reduced risk of breast or ovarian cancers and can recover faster after delivery. HHFC serves to strengthen families through education & empowerment. Hope and Healing Family Center always believe in the importance of breastfeeding in the development of children. We are always happy to provide the families with available resources. In recognition of this week we would like to remind you that HHFC is home to Brownsville's first and only Breastmilk Depot. Click to Tweet! Also, we provide Community birthing services (doula), Postpartum services and Case management. Please visit our website to learn more about our services.

Photo credit: https://www.harvardpilgrim.org On November 30, 2021, the Assembly Standing Committee on Health and the Assembly Task Force on Women's issues hosted a public hearing to discuss the importance of perinatal care, maternal morbidity and mortality. The hearing called attention to both the quality and accessibility of these issues as it relates to motherhood. Throughtout the course of the hearing, quality of healthcare in relation to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum have been shown to have great importance. The discussion brought a focus to how barriers with general understanding as well as accessibility may pose a issue amongst families. To provide more insight it's important to understand the general terminology surrounding the topic at hand. Key Terms Perinatal Care: is the care mother's recieve before and after birth relating to increasing pregnancy outcomes and decreasing maternal mortality. Maternal Morbidity: short or long term medical issues that occur due to pregnancy and/or childbirth. Maternal Mortality: is the death of a mother due to complications during pregnancy or childbirth. With an understanding of these terms, hosting public hearings such as this one call attention to complications surrounding pregnancy that is not otherwise spoken about. While sticking to talking points surrounding these issues, the hearing also examined causes and extensive consequences amongst motherhood and pregnancy. In efforts to move forward and provide solutions, its important to keep this dialogue open throughout communities. In correlation to Hope and Healing Family Center, the organization hopes to host and open further conversations centered around educating families!

Picture Above: Community volunteers and community members ready to help and enjoy their holiday feast. On November 21, 2021 the Brownsville Community and HHFC attended "The Brownsville Community Cafe's Thanksgiving Feast". The event was hosted by the 73rd Precinct and various community partners. The day consisted of various members of the community joining together in fellowship and food! The Brownsville Community Cafe continously hosts events like this one to encourge a stronger community with Brownsville residents. Be sure to look out for some of their events in the future!

Pictured Above: HHFC with local NYPD officers, Mayor Bill de Blasio, and The Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls On October 11, 2021 Hope and Healing Family Center attended the "International Day Of The Girl Child" at the Brownsville Multi-Service Center. The event was hosted by Congresswomen Yvette D. Clarke, Assemblywoman Latrice M. Walker, and Council Member Alicka Ampry-Samuel. Throughout the event there was an abudance of community members, leaders, local politicians, and activities. During the event, redevelopment plans for the Brownsville Multi-Service Center were revealed. The upcoming plans consists of a complete renovation of the entire Brownsville Multi-Service Center, with special emphasis on women empowerment. The new facility includes a girl's empowerment center, as well as a overall multi-use space for the community. Hope and Healing Family Center can't wait to see these plans progress and come to life. Great things are coming to our community and we look forward to witnessing the journey!

Pictured Above: NYC Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams, The Women's Caucus of the NYC council, and Hope and Healing Family Center On October 5, 2021 Hope and Healing Family Center stood in solidarity with NYC Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams and The Women's Caucus of the NYC council to call attention to black maternal health in New York City. Courtesy of The Women's Caucus, new bills were introduced that provided suggestions for overall improvement within black maternal disparities. Throughout the city of New York, black women are 8 to 10 times more likely to die during childbirth. With these facts in mind, its important to call attention to these disparities and create policy that helps to combat this ongoing fight!