Finding community in motherhood

How can moms care for themselves and their children? In this episode, we hear from Dr. Johanna Vidal-Phelan, a pediatrician and chief medical officer in Quality and Pediatrics at UPMC Health Plan, and Muffy Mendoza, author, speaker, and founder of Brown Mamas, about motherhood and parenting through every stage of life.

Related to this Episode:

  • Support each other: Brown Mamas offers resources, activities, and events to elevate Black mothers.
  • UPMC also offers a variety of groups for moms, whether just experiencing parenthood for the first time, or just working to balance work and home life. Check out this list.
  • Call 211, the United Way’s resource line, for information about resources that could help you.

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Guest Speakers

Johanna Vidal Phelan

Muffy Mendoza

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