Cradle Cincinnati

04/09/2026

March of Dimes is on a mission to end preventable preterm births in Cincinnati and across the US.

Next week, we’re teaming up with March of Dimes and The HEART Hub to support this important work. Here’s how you can get involved:

📱 Friday, April 17: Join our live discussion, where we'll be talking about turning awareness into action — and how we can all work together to improve outcomes for Black moms and babies. Tune in on Facebook and Instagram at UC Heart Hub.

👟 Saturday, April 18: Walk with us at the 2026 March for Babies at Sawyer Point. Support moms, babies and families while raising funds for research, education and advocacy. Learn more and register at https://www.marchforbabies.org/EventInfo?EventID=23123.

03/30/2026

To the obstetricians, pediatricians, neonatologists, family physicians and every provider in between – thank you for showing up for moms, babies and families every day.

Happy National Doctors Day! 🩺

03/24/2026

The Village is growing! Meet Amaya, the newest member of our team!

A proud University of Cincinnati graduate and Darwin T. Turner Scholar alumna, Amaya is passionate about creating safe, empowering spaces for women and families and advancing maternal and infant health education. She thrives in collaborative, women-led spaces and is ready to pour into this work with care and intention.

Lately, she’s been starting her mornings with a little Soft Girl Era by Ari Lennox on repeat setting the tone with high-vibe energy!

Join us in welcoming her to the team. Drop a 👑 to give her a warm welcome!

03/23/2026

It’s World Doula Week, and we’re celebrating the incredible community of doulas right here in Cincinnati!

Doulas are trained professionals who walk alongside moms throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum — offering physical and emotional support while making sure mom’s voice is heard.

Research shows that having a doula can lead to fewer C-sections, increased breastfeeding success and a better overall birthing experience.

Cincinnati is lucky to have many amazing doulas in our community, including:

Adrienne’s Love LLC
Me&She Doula Services
NyNi Inc
Blaq Birth Circle
Cherished Hearts Family Support Services

Know a doula we missed? Tag them in the comments.

Let’s make sure every mom knows where to find the support they deserve. 💜

03/20/2026

Thank you bi3 for supporting not one, but two Queens Village Cincinnati events for Black Maternal Health Week!

Mama’s Blessing (April 12) and Mommy Meet Up (April 15) will each offer an intentional space for Black mothers in our community to connect, rest and make meaningful connection.

We’re thrilled to be a part of a growing lineup of events and activities that center the voices, experiences and leadership of Black mamas and birthing people across Greater Cincinnati.

See the full list of Black Maternal Health Week events here:

Held annually from April 11 – 17, Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) events are focused on amplifying the voices, perspectives and lived experiences of Black mamas and birthing people.

03/19/2026

03/18/2026

Passionate about maternal and infant health? We're looking for a Partnership Coordination Specialist to join our team.

Cradle Cincinnati is seeking a Partnership Coordination Specialist to support the ex*****on of a complex, multi-year initiative aimed at supporting infant mortality reduction efforts across Ohio.

This high-impact role requires a strategic thinker and skilled communicator who can manage multiple priorities, coordinate across diverse stakeholders, ensure timely delivery of project outcomes, and periodically travel within Ohio. Experience in front-of-house communication or engagement in medical / clinical setting preferred.

Learn more and apply at https://jobs.cincinnatichildrens.org/us/en/job/JR216455/Partnership-Coordination-Specialist-Cradle-Cincinnati

03/17/2026

Greater Cincinnati birthing hospitals are showing up for Black mothers. Join us next Tuesday to hear directly from the hospital leaders and Black women making it happen.

🗓️ Tuesday, March 24, 4pm-6pm
📍 Cincinnati Public Radio (2117 Dana Avenue)

Meet the Queens Village Hospital Advisory Board members leading projects to improve birth experiences, and find out which hospitals earned Mama Certified badges this year.

Free to attend. Light bites and refreshments.

Register at https://bit.ly/ForEveryMama26.

01/23/2026

Today, we join organizations across the country in recognizing Maternal Health Awareness Day.

Every mother deserves care that is respectful, informed and supportive — before, during and after pregnancy.

Here's how our community can help make this happen:

• Connecting moms-to-be with prenatal care and support early, including community health workers and doulas

• Helping mothers recognize warning signs after birth and making sure concerns are heard and taken seriously

• Checking in during the postpartum period and helping new moms access mental health support

Together, we can strengthen maternal care and help every mom thrive.

01/22/2026

Meet Mia, the newest member of our team!

As Queens Village Navigator, Mia supports moms through QV Corner at UC Center for Women's Health and Cincinnati Health Department's Ambrose and Bobbie Sterne Health Centers. These curated spaces in prenatal health center waiting rooms connect Black women with a community of support, resources and a place to rest.

Mia's journey with Queens Village Cincinnati began by attending events before becoming a member of the advisory board — and then a member of our team. “I decided to get more involved with the hopes of not only connecting with more women, but also by serving my community."

Her favorite part of QV Corner so far? Connecting with moms and helping them be seen. "Even a simple check in by phone shows that no action is too small to provide impact.”

Please join us in giving Mia a warm welcome!

01/21/2026

Sleep when baby sleeps, not where they sleep.

Baby needs their own safe sleep space and so do you. Doctors recommend that parents and babies up to one year of age sleep in the same room, each in their own safe places.

Keep them close in a crib, bassinet or pack 'n play beside your bed.

You can both sleep better when you share the room, not the bed.

01/15/2026

We’re looking for a community health worker to join our team!

Community health workers provide parents with the immediate help and support they need to care for themselves and their infants.

This vital support is as varied as each family’s needs — from connecting families to baby supplies to helping moms schedule and get to and from their doctor appointments, securing housing, and everything in between.

If you have a passion for the health of babies and families, consider applying!

Learn more and apply at www.cradlecincinnati.org/about-us