RI’s unique Medicaid, insurance expansion for Postpartum Doulas prioritizes maternal health

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Doulas are care providers who assist women during their pregnancies, perinatal, and birthing periods. A newer, more specific type of doula service – known as Postpartum Doulas – is becoming popular across the country as families seek support for the few weeks immediately following the birth.  Perinatal and Postpartum Doula services from Baby Bloom Newborn Care, are…

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Hey, baby! Most popular names for Rhode Island babies in 2022

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Preliminary List of Top Baby Names in 2022  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is sharing a preliminary list of the most popular baby names in Rhode Island in 2022.  Female  1. Charlotte  2. Amelia  3. Isabella  4. Olivia  5. Emma  6. Luna  7. Sophia  8. Ava  9. Isla  10. Scarlett and Violet (tie) …

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Lullaby RI Baby Expo – Sept. 10th

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New parents? Expecting? You won’t want to miss LULLABY RI BABY EXPO on September 10, 2022 from 12-3 p.m. at the Kinney Bungalow, 505 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, RI. Connect with a variety of baby/child/parenting vendors – everything from books to photography to medical imaging and more! Free admission. Register here: https://www.lullabyevents.com/register-for-tickets Free swag bag…

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Foreign baby formula has arrived in Rhode Island

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Baby formula from the United Kingdom and Australia is approved and determined to be a healthy alternate formula for use in the United States. (This shipment is expected to help mitigate the impacts of the ongoing, national formula shortage.) The first batch of formula includes Kendamil Classic, Kendamil organic formula, and seven types of Bubs…

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Guidance for Baby Formula Shortage in Rhode Island

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Breaking: Last night, Pressident Biden invoked the Defense Production Act to boost baby formula production and imports to US. He also engaged defense department aircraft in Operation Fly Formula – to facilitate bringing formula to the US from Europe. There will also be a legislative bill to allow WIC members to buy whatever formula they…

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Lullaby CT Baby Expo

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It’s time for LULLABY CT BABY EXPO! The event will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 12-3 p.m. at the Hope Lodge Venue, 1 Lake St., Moosup, CT. Tickets are $5.  Kids 12 and under are free. It’s all things BABY – everything from maternity to baby shower venues to baby clothes, books,…

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RI Pediatricians: “We’re open – and it’s safe.”

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Rhode Island Pediatricians Release Video Public Service Announcement Urging Families to Return for Well-Child Visits Pediatricians’ offices are open and safe. Parents urged to make appointments to ensure children receive recommended immunizations. The American Academy of Pediatrics, Rhode Island Chapter has released a video public service announcement reassuring families that pediatricians’ offices are open, safe,…

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