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Content Submission Deadline: The deadline to submit content for the January 2026 edition is Thursday, December 4, 2025. The 2026 content and publication schedule will be posted soon.

Release date: Last Tuesday of each month. The January 2026 edition will be released Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

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MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH SERVICES UPDATE

In the June 2025 Kalihwisaks, the article on page 20 titled, “Commitment to Maternal Health” chronicled the efforts being put forth by the Oneida Prenatal Care Program to provide education and support to expecting families. This is a follow up story from the Maternal Child Health Services to provide an recap of their continued activities regarding the Indigenous Doula Pilot Program and the Community Baby Shower.

INDIGENOUS DOULA PILOT PROGRAM:

Eight indigenous doulas were matched with expecting women who receive OB care at the Oneida Clinic in 2025. Doulas provided support to these families prenatally, during labor and postpartum at no cost thanks to the Maternal Health Innovation Grant. An end of the year gathering was held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Oneida Clinic with all Indigenous Doulas and families that could attend to share their birth experiences and offer feedback. There were many success stories, clients shared how effective and supportive the doulas were. A plan is in place to keep these services sustainable. There will be Indigenous doulas available to pregnant women who receive OB care at Oneida Clinic in 2026. Referrals from Oneida OB nurses and providers are being accepted along with offering doula services to those with high risk factors. Any questions contact Candi Cornelius or Makenit Gutierrez, 920-869-4840.

COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER:

This event took place Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Oneida Elementary School in collaboration with other Oneida programs that serve families (Oneida Nutrition/Oneida FACE/Oneida Early HeadStart). All those that received OB care at Oneida Clinic with a 2025 due date were invited to attend. There were 10 moms that showed up to listen to speakers (Culture Heritage & Oneida Nutrition/WIC), play games and visit information booths. Thanks to all who helped plan and helped the event be a success. All moms who attended received a hot meal, game prize and large gift. It was a nice event to welcome the next generation.

Here are some scenes from the Doula Pilot Program and Baby Shower: