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Creating a safer, healthier Delaware for mothers, infants, and children through prevention tips, safe sleep education, and maternal-child health awareness.

SAVE THE DATE — and join us at the table.Improving maternal and child health takes all of us—working together, sharing w...
08/21/2026

SAVE THE DATE — and join us at the table.

Improving maternal and child health takes all of us—working together, sharing what we know, and turning lessons learned into opportunities for prevention.

On September 21, the Delaware Perinatal Quality Collaborative (DPQC) and the Delaware Maternal and Child Death Review Commission (MCDRC) invite you to a Joint Public Meeting focused on collaborative efforts to strengthen quality of care and help prevent maternal and childhood deaths across Delaware.

Your voice matters. Your partnership matters. And together, we can help create safer, healthier futures for Delaware families.

September 21 | 3:00–5:00 PM
Bally’s Dover Casino Resort | Silver Lake Room
1131 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901

No RSVP needed. Refreshments will be provided.

Please save the date, share with your networks, and join us. đź’™

08/19/2026

Your body may continue doing what it prepared to do—even while your heart is experiencing something entirely different. Milk coming in after a loss can be unexpected, painful, confusing, comforting—or many emotions at once.

There is no “right” way to feel about it.

And there is no single right choice about what comes next.

Some parents may want support with stopping milk production. Others may choose to express or donate their milk. What matters is having compassionate information, options, and support to make the choice that feels right for you. Delaware Thrives specifically offers resources for families after the loss of a baby, including information about options to stop milk production or donate breast milk.

Your body didn’t do anything wrong.
Your grief is real.
Your experience matters.
And you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Learn more and find breastfeeding and lactation resources through Delaware Thrives. https://dethrives.com/blog/lets-get-behind-breastfeeding-and-share-the-love-with-moms-and-babies

08/17/2026

Some experiences after pregnancy or infant loss are rarely talked about.

Lactation after loss is one of them.
For many grieving parents, milk production after loss can be unexpected and emotionally overwhelming. While every person's experience is different, knowing this can happen—and knowing support is available—can help families feel less alone.

This National Breastfeeding Month, we recognize every feeding journey, including those marked by loss. Compassionate care means supporting both physical recovery and emotional healing.

If you're navigating lactation after loss, your healthcare provider can help you understand your options and connect you with resources and support.

https://dethrives.com/blog/lets-get-behind-breastfeeding-and-share-the-love-with-moms-and-babies

The fourth trimester can feel surprisingly isolating—even when you’re rarely alone.Between healing, sleepless nights, fe...
08/14/2026

The fourth trimester can feel surprisingly isolating—even when you’re rarely alone.

Between healing, sleepless nights, feeding, appointments, changing routines, and simply figuring out a new normal, it can become easy to lose connection with the people and communities around you.

This month’s Fourth Trimester focus: Stay connected.

A conversation with a friend. A visit from someone you trust. A new-parent group. A check-in with a healthcare provider. A few minutes spent with someone who simply listens.

Connection doesn’t have to be complicated to matter.

Social support can help families navigate the emotional and practical challenges that come with the months after delivery—and sometimes, a simple “How are you doing?” can mean more than we realize.

If someone you love is in their fourth trimester, keep checking in. Keep showing up. Keep making space for the hard days as well as the beautiful ones.

Because caring for a new family also means caring for the person who just gave birth. 🤍

Breastfeeding doesn’t come with a perfect script. 💗Some days feel natural. Some take patience. Some involve questions, a...
08/12/2026

Breastfeeding doesn’t come with a perfect script. 💗

Some days feel natural. Some take patience. Some involve questions, adjustments, support—and figuring it out one feeding at a time.

And that’s okay.

Because breastfeeding isn’t measured in perfect moments. It can be found in the sleepy feeds, the tiny victories, the closeness, the learning, and the connection happening along the way.

This National Breastfeeding Month, a little reminder for every parent navigating their own feeding journey:

You don’t have to do it perfectly for it to be meaningful.

Support the parent. Celebrate the progress. Make room for every journey. đź’•

08/11/2026

Breastfeeding can be beautiful—and it can also be harder than you expected.

There may be moments of connection and confidence, and moments of frustration, sadness, guilt, or overwhelm. None of those moments define you as a parent.

You don’t have to push through challenges alone. A healthcare provider, lactation consultant, or trusted support person can help answer questions, explore options, and support you along the way.

This National Breastfeeding Month, we’re making space for the whole experience—not just the picture-perfect moments.

Every feeding journey is different.
Every parent benefits from support.

08/10/2026

Tiny moments. Big benefits. A connection that can support both baby and parent in meaningful ways.

During National Breastfeeding Month, we recognize that every feeding journey is different—and every family should have access to information, encouragement, and support along the way.

Whether breastfeeding lasts days, months, longer—or isn’t part of a family’s journey at all—compassion matters. Support matters. And helping families make informed choices matters.

Because behind every feeding journey is a family finding what works for them. đź’™

No parent should feel like they have to figure it out alone.Behind every breastfeeding journey is a parent learning some...
08/07/2026

No parent should feel like they have to figure it out alone.

Behind every breastfeeding journey is a parent learning something new, celebrating small victories, navigating challenges, and doing their very best.

For some, breastfeeding comes more easily than expected. For others, it takes time, guidance, patience, and support. Every experience is different—and every family’s story deserves compassion.

This National Breastfeeding Month, we’re reminded that support can make a meaningful difference.

Whether it comes from a healthcare provider, a lactation consultant, a partner, a friend, or a simple word of encouragement, support helps parents feel seen, informed, and empowered.

Let’s continue building communities where every family has access to trusted information, compassionate care, and the support they need along the way.

Because when we support parents, we help children thrive.

08/05/2026

Breastfeeding is a learned skill for both parent and baby. While it can offer many health benefits, it also comes with challenges that are often unseen.
Whether it's learning a comfortable latch, navigating returning to work, managing sleep deprivation, or simply needing reassurance, support matters.

This National Breastfeeding Month, we recognize every family's journey and the importance of providing evidence-based education, compassionate care, and access to resources that help parents make informed decisions.

Because supporting parents supports healthier families.

Every breath matters. 🤍A smoke-free sleep environment begins before your baby is placed in their crib.If you or someone ...
08/03/2026

Every breath matters. 🤍

A smoke-free sleep environment begins before your baby is placed in their crib.

If you or someone around your baby smokes, there are steps that can help reduce your baby's exposure:
• Smoke outside, never indoors or in the car.
• Wash your hands and face before holding your baby.
• Change into clean clothing after smoking.
• Keep your baby's sleep space completely smoke-free.

These simple habits can help reduce exposure to harmful smoke residue—also known as thirdhand smoke—and help create a healthier, safer environment for your baby.

To learn more about reducing your child's exposure to thirdhand smoke, visit ThirdHandSmoke.org (https://thirdhandsmoke.org/how-can-i-minimize-my-childs-exposure-to-thirdhand-smoke-2/?utm_source=chatgpt.com).

Safe sleep saves lives.
Support helps families succeed. 🤍

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