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MURUA Moms™
A program for birthing people via the African American Child Wellness Institute
Posted October 8th, 2023
We are excited to share news about the MURUA Moms™ program developed by Dr. Bravada G-A, Clinical Psychologist at the African American Child Wellness Institute. Please share this widely within your networks.
The goal of Murua Moms is to promote wellness & improve birth outcomes for pregnant African American birthing people. Murua Moms is a free program for pregnant people that provides free classes on lactation, having a healthy baby, mental health services, and other important topics. At the end of the 8-week program there will be a community-wide baby shower for the mothers and babies. There will be post natal therapy for those with postpartum depression. Birthing people with substance use issues are welcomed.
If you or someone you know is interested in signing up or has questions, reach out to Shirlynn LaChapelle, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at 763-220-0617 or send an email to muruamoms@gmail.com
Healing Circle: Black Maternal Mental Health
The Conversation with Al McFarlane
Insight News
We joined hosts Al McFarlane & Dr. Bravada Garrett-Akinsanya, and fellow guests Shirlynn LaChapelle, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner & Nurse Consultant, and Dr. Oliver Williams, Professor of Social work; to talk all things #maternalmentalhealth, #birthwork, and #birthjustice.
The Conversation with Al McFarlane, Insight News, 10/6/23
Learn more.
Medicaid Reimbursement Rate Increase for Doula Services.
MN SF 2923/ MN HF 2846
We are proud to support MN HF 2846/ MN SF 2923 alongside the Minnesota Coalition for Family Home Visiting and their allies!
Organizations in Support of HF 2846/ SF 2923:
Àbīyè Collective, Birth Equity Community Council, The Childbirth Collective, Community Aware Birthworker, Division of Indian Work, Doulas of Duluth, Doula 4 All, Empower, Everyday Miracles, HealthPartners, Hennepin Health, Little Moments Count, Medica, Minnesota Coalition for Family Home Visiting, Minnesota Council of Health Plans, Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center, Minnesota Prenatal to Three Coalition, Native American Community Clinic, Northside Achievement Zone, Ramsey County Public Health
MN SF 2923- MN Senate HHS Committee Hearing, 3/22/23
Paid Family and Medical Leave
MN HF 2
We are proud to support MN HF 2 alongside the Minnesota Prenatal to Three Coalition.
At ÀBĪYÈ Collective, we believe that #PFML is essential. Similar public investment programs have been proven to increase health outcomes during the perinatal journey for birth parents and children by reducing stress linked to birth complications, decreasing #infantmortality rates, increasing #breastfeeding & #chestfeeding rates, and promoting secure attachment.
MN HF 2- House Children and Families Finance & Policy Committee, 2/2/23