Maternal and Family Health Services

08/11/2026

Corn and whole-wheat tortillas are a nutrient-dense and versatile kitchen staple, and also this month’s WIC-approved food! 🌟

Corn and whole-wheat tortillas are great sources of protein and fiber and can be incorporated in your family’s meals in countless ways! Try out some of these recipe ideas:

🌯Burritos and breakfast wraps: You can add your favorite veggies for extra flavor.
🍲Tortilla soup or casserole.
🍕Custom tortilla pizza: Use your tortilla as the “dough” and add your favorite toppings.

Use your WIC benefits to make healthy and delicious meals for your family! Learn more at www.mfhs.org/wic 💜

08/11/2026

What an honor to be recognized by Pivotal alongside these other outstanding organizations. Together, we can support the women and families in our communities 💜

08/10/2026

What is perinatal psychosis?

Perinatal psychosis (PP) is a serious mental health issue that can happen during pregnancy, after a loss or after birth. It most often starts in the first few weeks after birth, but can also begin later or after stopping breastfeeding.

Perinatal psychosis happens in about 1-2 out of every 1,000 individuals.

If you experience perinatal psychosis, you are not alone. Treatment is available and recovery is possible. 💜

08/08/2026

These are great names for IUDs, but as baby names? We're still debating.

Looking for ? We've got you covered.
👉️ mfhs.org/locations to find a reproductive health location near you!

08/07/2026

Need support on your breastfeeding journey? We’re here to help! 💜

Breast milk gives your baby a strong nutritional start. If you’re beginning your breastfeeding journey or thinking about it, learn what to expect: https://bit.ly/4uqpYha

08/07/2026

New moms! Join MFHS at the Circle of Care in Scranton for our first ever Postpartum Party! Learn more about the postpartum period and available resources during this time. Raffles and giveaways will be available.

Discussion topics include:
💜 Breastfeeding in the 1st year
💚 Self Care for New Moms
💙 Going Back to Work
💜 Time Management for New Parents
💚 Fathers Count Too!
💙 Postpartum Thoughts and Feelings
💜 Easy Meals for Stressed Out Moms
💚 Infant Milestones
💙 and more!

This event is free to attend and open to individuals in the postpartum period (birth to 1 year.) Registration is required. The link will be posted in the comments!

08/06/2026

To celebrate WIC Breastfeeding Week, MFHS WIC staff designed their own graphics for the PA WIC National Breastfeeding Month Media Contest! 💜 The first graphic was created by Ashley, Lead Program Assistant in Carbon County; and the second was created by was created by Maria, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor in Berks County.

MFHS is here to nurture your breastfeeding journey with personalized support designed for you and your family, this and beyond!

WIC offers a range of support services for breastfeeding families, including lactation experts like International Certified Lactation Consultants (CLCs), breastfeeding peer support specialists, breast pumps and supplies, nutritious foods, and more.

08/05/2026

We are honored to have been recognized for our 55 years of service at this year's "STARS" of the Valley Awards hosted by the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce💜

This event celebrates those making a difference in our community through their Service, Transformation, Advancement, Resilience, and Support ⭐️

Congratulations to all of this year's STARS and to all those organizations celebrating milestones as well. Together, we make our community shine brighter! 💫

08/03/2026

07/31/2026

As part of our continued efforts to better understand and respond to the needs of families across our region, please consider completing our Community Maternal Health Survey. Whether you are pregnant, a mother, spouse, grandparent, healthcare provider, educator or are simply passionate about maternal health, we want your input!

This survey is designed to gather valuable insights on maternal health experiences, needs, and barriers to care. The information collected will be used by the Northeast Regional Maternal Health Coalition to help inform coalition initiatives, guide resource development, and strengthen our collective impact across Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Take the survey online: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CommunityMaternalHealth