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09/10/18

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends an ideal C-section rate of 10 to 15 percent of all births or less. The current rate in the US is 31.5 percent, about one in three babies. Black women are more likely to have medically unnecessary C-sections and have a higher rate of maternal mortality...

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Tasmiha Khan

MomsVote

09/07/18

It's September, meaning we're less than two months away from Election Day! It's time to fire up our super parent jet packs! Because voting is one of the most important things we can do to demand the brighter world we seek for our children, families and communities. To help, this week's #5Actions...

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Karen Showalter

Childcare & Early Education

09/07/18

“There is no doubt that it is around the family and the home that all the greatest virtues – the most dominating virtues of human society – are created, strengthened and maintained.” Joseph Miles is 51 years old, but says he spends a lot of time today thinking about this quote by Winston Churchill...

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Marian Wright Edelman

We Are MomsRising!

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security MomsRising Near You Social & Emotional Development

09/06/18

In today’s installment of We Are MomsRising, we talked to Te’Jal in Ohio about what it is like to be a mom in 2018. Read her story below. To learn more about the We Are MomsRising campaign, check out this blog post . We didn't have any [high-quality early learning] programs that met our standards...

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Abbie Gately

Food!

09/05/18

It's a busy time of year for families, as children head back to school. Parents know: it's often all we can do to make it through the day in one piece. Our hats are off to you! Parents like us work hard to make sure our children have the healthiest and happiest day possible. And sometimes that...

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Monifa Bandele

Join WA State MomsForce!

[Graphic with school supplies and text: "It's Back To School and...Get Ready! There's a New Paid Family and Medical Leave Policy Coming to WA!

MomsRising MomsRising Near You Paid Family Leave

09/05/18

Back-to-school time is filled with fresh starts. A new season, new classrooms, and, this year, a new paid family and medical leave program coming to Washington State! MomsRising members came together in 2017 to help pass a best-in-nation paid family and medical leave policy and now implementation...

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Seayoung Yim

Gun Safety Health Care Immigration Maternal Justice Podcast

09/04/18

On the radio show this week we talk about how we can work to end mass shootings, stop 3D guns, and deal with the ridiculous idea of arming teachers; we also cover tips for getting the support you need when you become pregnant and a mom; the latest in the fight for fair treatment of all immigrant...

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Breastfeeding MomsRising

09/04/18

August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month and the MomsRising community celebrated with action: Actress, breastfeeding activist and mother Alyssa Milano teamed up with us to raise awareness to millions of people, including by making a video and boosting our breastfeeding petition; our...

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Anita Sarah Jackson

It's Labor Day!

Family Economic Security MomsRising Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Days Realistic & Fair Wages

09/03/18

From a strong minimum wage to paid family and medical leave, Washington’s labor movement has been MOMumental in a slew of powerful wins for women and families.

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Maggie Humphreys

Childcare & Early Education Social & Emotional Development

08/31/18

As children across the country return to their classrooms, I share prayers for them in this new school year. I begin with a special prayer for children struggling to beat the odds: Live child – no matter what! Don’t let anybody or anything stop you Like the flowers in the crannied walls squeezing...

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Marian Wright Edelman