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Domestic Violence Resources
Mama Sana recognizes that Black and brown women are more likely to have experienced some form of physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. We know that this trauma can be triggered during the birthing process and we are committed to providing care that considers your past and present experiences. If you are in immediate danger or concerned about your safety click this resource list to access organizations that provide free services.
Childcare Program for Mamas
The Maternal Health Equity Collaborative is excited to offer free, short-term, culturally congruent, high quality in-home childcare, for Black, Brown, and Indigenous parents in Central Texas during the perinatal period. The purpose of this program is to address barriers, such as childcare, that block access to receiving the medical and mental necessary for having a successful and safe pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience.
To access support from MHEC you must also be a participant with one of their partner organizations (including: Mama Sana Vibrant Woman, Black Mamas ATX and Gals).
Types of Childcare Support Available
Postpartum resite care
Childcare for children whose parents are placed on bedrest, immediate postpartum, or has limited, or no childcare support during the perinatal period. This is short-term, in-home, recurring respite care.
Eligibility: You must identify as Black or Latinx, and have infants 0-12mo.
Appointment based care
This service includes in-home childcare up to 3 hours for children whose parent is attending a medical or doula-related appointment, such as prenatal, baby well-visit, postpartum follow-up, doula visit, or therapy.