Posts Tagged ‘baby’
RI’s unique Medicaid, insurance expansion for Postpartum Doulas prioritizes maternal health
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…
Read MoreHey, baby! Most popular names for Rhode Island babies in 2022
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) …
Read MoreLullaby RI Baby Expo – Sept. 10th
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…
Read MoreForeign baby formula has arrived in Rhode Island
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…
Read MoreIn the Arena: The baby formula shortage – Brown Univ and Women & Infants specialists
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders and topic experts on his show, In the Arena, on ABC6. This week Paolino interviews Dr. Patricia Risica of Brown University and Lynn Przystac, Neonatal Dietitian, Women & Infants Hospital on the formula shortage happening in America and in Rhode Island. Both expressed that never in their careers…
Read MoreGuidance for Baby Formula Shortage in Rhode Island
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…
Read MoreLullaby CT Baby Expo
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,…
Read MoreRI Pediatricians: “We’re open – and it’s safe.”
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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