| Ranking |
Good Idea |
| Description |
The goal of the New Moms Network is to provide a helpful and supportive environment for new parents. This program targets new parents living in Brattleboro, Vermont and is offered at no-cost.
Moms (and/or dads) meet every week for an hour and a half to discuss various topics, receive education from community experts, and support each other. Topics covered include breastfeeding, sleeping patterns, immunizations, feelings associated with motherhood, lead exposure, and many more.
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| Goal / Mission |
The goal of the New Moms Network is to provide a helpful and supportive environment for new parents. |
| Results / Accomplishments |
Approximately 12 to 15 mothers attend the New Moms Network each week. Program coordinators report that breastfeeding rates have increased. Another benefit is that other local maternal/fetal programs receive extra exposure because of this support group. |
| Categories |
Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health
Social Environment / Neighborhood/Community Attachment
Health / Women's Health
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| Organization(s) |
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital |
| Date of Publication |
1/1/2011 |
| Geographic Type |
Rural |
| Location |
City: Brattleboro, Vermont |
| Primary Contact |
Dawn Kersula
17 Belmont Avenue
Brattleboro, Vermont 05301
802-257-8226
dkersula@bmhvt.org
http://www.bmhvt.org/events/new-moms-network-68
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| For more details |
http://www.ahacommunityconnections.org/case-stu...
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| Target Audience |
Children, Adults, Women |
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