Breastfeeding is a connection, a symbiotic relationship that goes beyond nourishment; it is love, resilience, and cultural heritage intertwined. For women of color, particularly those in underserved communities, the journey of breastfeeding is oft...
By: Lisle Cole, WIC Nutrition Assistant, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
During August we recognize National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and the theme this year focuses on “Enabling Breastfeeding: Making a Difference for working parents.” The W...
By Lisle Cole, Certified Lactation Counselor
Families have to make a lot of important decisions when they have a new baby, especially choosing how to feed the baby. Experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics – often referred to as “your b...
Pregnancy and childbirth will bring about some of the most exciting moments in your life, but this can also be a difficult and overwhelming time. With the added stressors of racism and bias that people of color often face in their health care, ha...
Mary’s Center understands that while pregnancy is an exciting time, it can also be a time filled with questions and uncertainty. We are committed to providing high-quality, equitable health care to all who come through our doors, which is the dri...
By Lisle Cole, Certified Lactation Specialist, MBA, Breastfeeding Counselor, and Akua Odi Boateng, MS, RD, LD, WIC Director
Breastfeeding is beneficial for both parents and babies; it protects babies from infections, aids mothers in healing af...
If you are having a baby, a doula may be just what you need to facilitate a comfortable pregnancy and birth. Doulas are trained workers who support you in a non-medical capacity through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. They provide ed...
From vegan cooking to salsa dancing, Mary’s Center staff share what they do to maintain their physical and mental health, in honor of National Women’s Health Week (May 9-15).
Top: Marisa enjoying an outdoor workout; Bottom: Marisa’s dog Lu...
By: Dr. Dana Mueller, Director of Adult and Family Medicine.
As a primary care doctor, I recommend almost all my patients get vaccinated against Influenza (or Flu). Young, old, pregnant, healthy, or chronically ill – ev...
By: Lisle Cole, WIC Nutrition Associate, CLS, and BPC
Last week, a mother of a one-month old baby girl called the WIC office at Mary’s Center to speak with one of our Breastfeeding Peer Counselors because she was worried about not having enoug...
Are you trying to get pregnant? Here are some tips from one of
Mary’s Center’s reproductive health experts
1. Take Prenatal
Vitamins. Prenatal vitamins are an important tool to reduce the risk of
certain birth defec...
