Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia Our mission is to improve maternal and infant health through advocacy, education, and access to vital resources.

Connect to the HMHBGA Care Line by calling 866-985-2598. HMHB is a non-profit organization that has been working to improve access to healthcare for Georgia's women and children since 1973. Originally called the Continuum Alliance, HMHB has over 40 years of experience advocating, educating, and connecting families throughout the state to healthcare services. One of the ways HMHB connects Georgians

to resources is through the bilingual information referral call center. The call center is a statewide 800 number that links Georgians to resources in their community. Incoming calls address a variety of concerns including affordable health services, the Women, Infants, and Children program, and child abuse prevention resources. HMHB also performs outgoing calls on behalf of Children 1st, a program that reaches out to the families of infants born with certain risk factors. These calls are designed to provide families with resources to support their child’s development. HMHB also has the most comprehensive healthcare database in the state of Georgia, which lists available resources for every county. This database includes providers who accept Medicaid/Peachcare patients or offer low cost/sliding scale fees for services. HMHB specialists use this database to make referrals and inform Georgians about healthcare resources. In addition to making referrals, HMHB’s outreach program offers information regarding maternal and child health directly to local communities. Traveling throughout the state, HMHB offers educational classes in English and Spanish that cover topics such as prenatal care, proper breastfeeding techniques, and perinatal HIV prevention. HMHB also engages in advocacy work to help expand legislation that supports health care for women, babies and families. HMHB promotes a variety of issues including: increasing the state’s tobacco tax to meet the national average, incentivizing doctors to treat Medicaid/Peachcare patients by increasing reimbursement rates, improving access to prenatal care, and approving state licensure of qualified breastfeeding consultants to promote safe breastfeeding.

📣 Applications are NOW OPEN for BPSP Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) Cohort III! 🤱🏾💛Are you passionate about su...
08/20/2026

📣 Applications are NOW OPEN for BPSP Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) Cohort III! 🤱🏾💛

Are you passionate about supporting breastfeeding families and strengthening maternal and infant health in your community? This may be the opportunity for you!

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia is now accepting applications for our upcoming Building Perinatal Support Professionals (BPSP) Certified Breastfeeding Specialist Cohort III.

📍 Applicants must reside in one of the following Georgia counties:
Butts • Clayton • Coweta • Fayette • Heard • Henry • Rockdale • Spalding

🎓 Selected scholars will receive training and support as they work toward becoming Certified Breastfeeding Specialists and expanding access to breastfeeding support in their communities.

🔗 Ready to apply? Click the link in our bio!

Tag or share this post with someone who would be a great fit! 💛

🚨 This is a BIG win for maternal health.The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has released new ...
07/17/2026

🚨 This is a BIG win for maternal health.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has released new guidance encouraging OB-GYNs to partner more effectively with doulas—recognizing what birth workers and families have known for years: collaboration leads to better care.

When doulas and healthcare providers work together, families benefit. 💜

Research continues to show that doula support is associated with:
✨ Improved birth experiences
✨ Better communication between patients and providers
✨ Fewer unnecessary interventions
✨ Increased breastfeeding success
✨ More equitable maternal health outcomes

This guidance is an important step toward breaking down barriers and building stronger partnerships between clinical teams and community-based birth workers.

At Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia, we are proud to be part of this movement through initiatives like our Doula Integration & Awareness Project (DIAAP), which focuses on strengthening collaboration, improving communication, and supporting respectful, team-based maternity care.

Healthy moms. Healthy babies. Strong partnerships. That’s the future of maternal health.

What are your thoughts on this exciting update? Find the full link in comments.

Looking back on an incredible season of supporting Georgia families through Nurture ATL! 💜Nearly two months ago, we gath...
07/16/2026

Looking back on an incredible season of supporting Georgia families through Nurture ATL! 💜

Nearly two months ago, we gathered at the Nurture ATL Wellness Fair for an afternoon of education, connection, and community—and what a beautiful day it was!

Families enjoyed free lactation support, educational resources, local vendors, food, giveaways, and meaningful conversations with experts dedicated to improving maternal and infant health.

We were honored to hear from:
💜 Stacy Ann Louie (Gwinnett Breastfeeding) , who shared the importance and history of Black breastfeeding.
💜 Israel Route (ReachingOurBrothersEverywhere), who highlighted the vital role partners and loved ones play in breastfeeding success.
💜 Tiah Tomlin Harris (My Style Matters) , who educated families on breast anatomy, breast cancer warning signs, and how everyday products can impact both mother and baby.

But Nurture ATL was so much more than one event.

Through this initiative, we:
✨ Produced culturally relevant breastfeeding education videos for Georgia families (link in bio!).
✨ Hosted three free breastfeeding education workshops.
✨ Brought families and community resources together through the Nurture ATL Wellness Fair.
✨ Expanded access to lactation services through reimbursement opportunities.
✨ Helped distribute more of our highly requested Perinatal Care Packages (P*P Kits).
✨ Distributed infant, toddler, and booster car seats to families.

Every part of this initiative was rooted in one goal: ensuring families have access to the education, resources, and support they need to make informed feeding decisions and experience healthier outcomes.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Project HOPE (Project HOPE ) for investing in Georgia families through Nurture ATL. Your partnership helped expand access to culturally responsive lactation education and support, creating an impact that will continue long after this initiative.

To everyone who attended, partnered with us, volunteered, spoke, or supported this work—thank you for helping us build healthier communities.

Because healthy mothers lead to healthy babies. 💜
📸: Lynsey Weatherspoon (Project HOPE )

It's that time of year again!We're bringing together advocates, providers, community organizations, researchers, policym...
07/08/2026

It's that time of year again!

We're bringing together advocates, providers, community organizations, researchers, policymakers, and voices for maternal and infant health to shape 2027 maternal and infant health legislative priorities.

Join us for an afternoon of collaboration, conversation, and planning as we work together to advance policies that support healthier moms, babies, and families.

🗓 August 11, 2026 | 12:30–4:00 PM
📍 Atlanta Marriott Northeast

Register today and add your voice to the conversation. 💜

https://secure.givelively.org/event/healthy-mothers-healthy-babies-coalition-of-georgia-inc/hmhbga-s-annual-advocacy-stakeholder-meeting-2026

07/06/2026

🎉 Allow us to reintroduce ourselves.

We’re Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia (HMHBGA) — Georgia’s leading nonprofit dedicated to improving maternal and infant health across all 159 counties.

For more than 45 years, we’ve been connecting families to trusted resources, strengthening the perinatal workforce, educating communities, and advocating for healthier outcomes for every parent, baby, and family.

Whether you’re expecting a baby, raising a family, supporting a loved one, working in maternal health, or simply passionate about creating healthier communities, there’s a place for you here.

✨ Here’s what you can expect from us:
🤱 Maternal & infant health education
📞 Family support and trusted resources
🩺 Perinatal workforce training
💜 Community events and programs
📢 Advocacy that centers Georgia’s families
📊 Data, stories, and solutions that drive change

If you’re new here, welcome. If you’ve been with us for years, thank you for being part of this journey.

Together, we’re building a Georgia where every family has the support they need to thrive.

🧡💜Healthy Mothers. Healthy Babies. In that order.

📢 Calling Georgia's perinatal oral health advocates!Join the HMHBGA Maternal Oral Health Advisory Meeting on Tuesday, Ju...
06/29/2026

📢 Calling Georgia's perinatal oral health advocates!

Join the HMHBGA Maternal Oral Health Advisory Meeting on Tuesday, July 14, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM EDT as we discuss maternal oral health policy, share HMHBGA initiatives, and identify priorities and opportunities to improve perinatal oral health across Georgia.

Whether you're a healthcare provider, oral health professional, public health leader, advocate, or community partner, we'd love to have your voice at the table.

📅 Tuesday, July 14, 2026
🕓 4:00 to 5:00 PM EDT
💻 Virtual via Microsoft Teams

Register here: https://secure.givelively.org/event/healthy-mothers-healthy-babies-coalition-of-georgia-inc/hmhbga-maternal-oral-health-advisory-meeting

Questions? Looking for resources? Need guidance? We’re here to help. 💜The HMHBGA Care Line connects individuals and fami...
06/22/2026

Questions? Looking for resources? Need guidance? We’re here to help. 💜
The HMHBGA Care Line connects individuals and families across all 159 Georgia counties to trusted information, community resources, and support services.
Whether you’re looking for assistance for yourself, a loved one, or someone in your community, our team is ready to help connect you to the resources you need.
📞 Call the HMHBGA Care Line today: 866-985-2598
Because no one should have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Support is just one call away.
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Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, father figures, and mentors who show up with love, strength,...
06/21/2026

Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, father figures, and mentors who show up with love, strength, guidance, and unwavering support. 💜

Your presence matters. Your voice matters. Your love makes a difference.

Thank you for the sacrifices you make, the lessons you teach, and the countless ways you help families thrive each and every day.

From all of us at HMHBGA, Happy Father’s Day to the dads and father figures helping build stronger families and healthier communities. 💙

Calling all pregnant and postpartum families! ✨Are you pregnant or have you given birth within the last 9 months? You ma...
06/19/2026

Calling all pregnant and postpartum families! ✨

Are you pregnant or have you given birth within the last 9 months? You may be eligible to participate in HMHBGA’s Better Birthing Initiative and receive FREE support designed to help you navigate your journey with confidence.

Participants will receive:
💜 Virtual support from a Resource Navigator Specialist
📦 A perinatal care package
📝 Personalized supportive assessments
🎁 A $25 gift card for participating

Eligibility:
✔️ Identify as a minority birthing person
✔️ Pregnant with a due date on or before July 31, 2026, or within 9 months postpartum

This research initiative is helping improve health outcomes for birthing people and babies while connecting families to valuable resources and support.

📲 Scan the QR code, the link in our bio, or visit HMHBGA.org to learn more and apply today!

As we close out FY26 and look ahead to FY27, we’re taking time to reflect, celebrate, and strategically plan for the fut...
06/18/2026

As we close out FY26 and look ahead to FY27, we’re taking time to reflect, celebrate, and strategically plan for the future. 💙

This year brought meaningful growth, impactful partnerships, innovative programs, and countless opportunities to serve families across Georgia. From strengthening the perinatal workforce to expanding access to education, support, and resources, we’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together.

During our strategic planning day yesterday, our team came together to envision what’s next—building on our successes, identifying new opportunities, and recommitting to our mission of improving maternal and infant health throughout Georgia.

The future is bright, and we’re excited for all that’s ahead in FY27. ✨

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