Improving Health Equity & Maternal & Infant Health Outcomes

The Improving Health Equity and Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes (MIH) Collaborative was developed and implemented in 2016 to work with Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to ensure their capacity to advance health equity outcomes and collect data on New York City neighborhoods that are significantly impacted by the social determinants of health.

Upcoming Free Perinatal Classes

  • Taller de Lactancia Materna

    En este taller remoto de 2 horas de TBHL / MIH Project, el objetivo es ayudar a las personas a tomar decisiones informadas sobre la alimentación infantil. Proporcionaremos información clave sobre la lactancia materna (por ejemplo, técnica de succión, posiciones, señales de alimentación, experiencia hospitalaria), abordaremos barreras y desafíos, y fortaleceremos la autoeficacia en la lactancia materna.

  • Breastfeeding Workshop

    A TBHL /MIH Project, the goal of this 2-hr. remote workshop is to help people make an informed decision about infant feeding by providing participants with key breastfeeding information (e.g., latching, positions, feeding cues, hospital experience); exploring and addressing barriers, misconceptions and challenges with breastfeeding; and build self-efficacy about breastfeeding.

  • Infant Safe Sleep Workshop

    This 60-minute virtual workshop provides people of childbearing age, parents, and caregivers with evidence-based information about the importance of infant safe sleep behaviors, addresses common concerns, and provides additional resources to help caregivers keep infants safe during sleep time.

  • Self Care Workshop

    TBHL and the MIH Project will assist participants in understanding self care as a way to manage stress. This is a 60-minute remote interactive workshop, funded by the 'Improving Health Equity and Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes" (MIH) project.

  • Taller de sueño seguro

    Este taller virtual de 60 minutos brindará a los participantes información sobre la importancia de conductas seguras para dormir para los bebés, abordará inquietudes y brindará recursos adicionales para ayudar a los cuidadores a mantener a los bebés seguros durante el tiempo de sueño.

  • Taller de depresión materna

    Este taller virtual de 60 minutos brindará a los participantes información sobre la importancia de conductas seguras para dormir para los bebés, abordará inquietudes y brindará recursos adicionales para ayudar a los cuidadores a mantener a los bebés seguros durante el tiempo de sueño.

  • Maternal Depression Workshop

    This 60-minute virtual workshop will help participants define maternal depression and understand the difference between the "baby blues" and maternal depression. Additionally, identify resources that a pregnant or parenting person can access to support them if they are experiencing feelings of depression or anxiety.

Portabebés con Rosdaly Ramírez

Baby-wearing with Rosdaly Ramirez

  • El Proyecto TBHL / MIH se complace en presentar un taller virtual sobre porteo de bebés con la doula invitada Rosdaly Ramírez. Descubre el arte de llevar a tu bebé con seguridad y los beneficios del porteo. En este taller informativo a distancia, conocerá el mundo de las envolturas, los cabestrillos y los portabebés estructurados.

  • The TBHL / MIH Project is excited to present a virtual baby-wearing workshop featuring guest doula Rosdaly Ramirez. Discover the art of safely carrying your baby and the benefits of babywearing. In this informative remote workshop, you'll be introduced to the world of wraps, slings, and structured infant carriers.