By Katelyn McSweeney, LSCW — Social Worker Center for Healthy Beginnings November is caregiver month, a time when family caregivers deserve recognition for the difficult and valuable work they are doing for their families. It is a time dedicated to honoring and recognizing the millions of family caregivers who provide crucial support and care to … More Celebrate National Caregiver Month
By Katelyn McSweeney, LSCW — Social Worker Center for Healthy Beginnings Although World Breastfeeding Week took place in early August, its goals of raising awareness and promoting breastfeeding are important all year. This year, the week’s theme was “Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all.” The campaign’s goals included: Here are some facts released in … More World Breastfeeding Week took place from August 1-7
By Maria Almeida — Program Coordinator Greater Brockton Healthy Families Mental health is a cornerstone of overall well-being, influencing how we think, feel, and interact with the world around us. For young parents, the demands of caring for a child while balancing other responsibilities can be overwhelming. Similarly, staff members in caregiving or educational roles … More Self-Care is Key for Young Parents
By Kylie Spiro — Communications Coordinator for BAMSI National Breastfeeding Month (NBM), observed annually in August in the United States, traces its history to the early 1990s. The celebration was initially established as National Breastfeeding Week until the United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) expanded it to a month-long observance in 2011. This expansion raised awareness … More Breastfeeding Support for All
By Katelyn McSweeney, Social Worker, Signature Healthcare Last month, we at Signature Healthcare celebrated Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) from April 11–17. I didn’t get a chance to write about it in April, but it’s so important that one week per year isn’t really enough. We celebrate this week to raise awareness of racial inequities … More Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week
By: Cheryl Maguire I’m a mom to twins. Usually, this admission elicits a myriad of questions. Who was born first? Are they identical? How do you manage? People are fascinated by twins, especially twin babies. I couldn’t even go to the grocery store without strangers approaching me to get a closer look at “the … More Top 10 Reasons Why I Love Being a Mom of Twins
By: Jessica Aldred “I’m out of hands!” This has become a common statement at our house. So common, that my four-year-old often uses it himself to get out of doing as asked. With the addition of a third child to an already busy brood, this pack mule mom simply can’t do it all anymore. While … More Pack Mule Mom
By: Jessica Aldred I just finished breastfeeding my newborn son. It’s such an intimate experience that can only be explained by woman blessed with the opportunity to do so. Shortly after I finished feeding him, my husband handed me a 3-ounce bottle of milk-free formula to complete the feeding. You see, I’m lucky if my … More Breastfeeding Failure
At Signature Healthcare, we thought that our Signature Moms Blog would be the perfect place to share our new video about our maternity services! We know that the birth of your baby is a special time for your family, and our staff strives to create a warm environment where you’ll feel like family. Watch our … More The Maternity Experience at Signature Healthcare
By: Rachel Ventura The other day, someone asked me which hospital I would go to if I, or one of my children, needed to go to the emergency room. Without even having to think about it, my response was Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. It may not be the closest hospital to us, but I know … More Tree of Life
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