https://www.wcmu.org/tags/mother Mother en-US Copyright Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:20:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-06/rx-kids-announces-financial-assistance-for-new-mothers-and-mothers-to-be-in-kalamazoo A public-private partnership that aims to alleviate the financial burden of having a child announced it’s coming to Kalamazoo. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:20:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-06/rx-kids-announces-financial-assistance-for-new-mothers-and-mothers-to-be-in-kalamazoo Michael Symonds https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-11/every-new-mom-in-flint-is-getting-cash-aid-now-other-cities-want-to-try-it-too Every pregnant resident can receive $1500 mid-pregnancy as a “cash prescription,” plus another $500 a month for the first year of the baby’s life. Other cities, like Kalamazoo, are now trying to expand the program. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 23:14:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-11/every-new-mom-in-flint-is-getting-cash-aid-now-other-cities-want-to-try-it-too Kate Wells https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-08/program-will-allow-incarcerated-moms-to-pump-breast-milk These are women who gave birth just before they were sent to prison or not long after starting their sentences, which are typically short, according to the Michigan Department of Corrections. Wed, 08 May 2024 21:56:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-08/program-will-allow-incarcerated-moms-to-pump-breast-milk Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-08-07/survey-shows-women-arent-breastfeeding-enough A recent survey found that most women don’t know the benefits they’re eligible to receive when carrying a child. A thousand expecting mothers were… Tue, 07 Aug 2018 10:14:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-08-07/survey-shows-women-arent-breastfeeding-enough