Tinker AFB Military Birth Resource Network & Postpartum Coalition

09/04/2025

08/02/2024

Join us virtually August 15th at 12pm and 7pm Central Standard Time for this months MilMama Birth Circle.

We are giving away two trinket plates in celebration of National Breastfeeding Month. For your chance to win, you must register AND attend the MilMama Birth Circle.

Register for the 12pm CST circle HERE ---->
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88515062037?pwd=JGdfj277c8vqnQlxqi7OgBXWbw3y7O.1

Register for the 7pm CST circle HERE ---->
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85864048531?pwd=uRniV405fEbKiTu4RyPKvgoosPyhsx.1

We look forward to another opportunity bringing our Military Community together, no matter where you're stationed.

07/30/2024

PODCAST GUEST OPPORTUNITY: Service members and military spouses who are pregnant, giving birth, or and postpartum have unique stories to share. These stories help to raise awareness and elevate the national conversation about what military families experience on a daily basis. If you'd like to share your experience, please fill out the survey at the link below to be considered as a featured guest!

FAQS:
Who can submit a guest request? Any military spouse/dependent or service member (Active Duty, Reserves, or Retired) of any rank or branch.

Could I record anonymously?
Yes.

Does it matter where or when I gave birth?
No. Stories come from all over the world!

How do you select guests? We try to cultivate a wide range of stories to feature, being sure to represent as many experiences and demographics as possible. We keep this front of mind when selecting stories to feature (i.e. all types of births, on base/off base, spouse/service members, branches, identities such as race, sexual orientation, etc.).

Can I share this post in other groups?
Yes!

How can I submit my story?
Click this link, or use the QR code in the photo attached to this post. bit.ly/3P08p68

Where can I find the podcast to learn more?
🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/46j2v5Z
🟢 Spotify: https://podcast.sptfy.com/OYqh
🟡 More: militarybirthtalk.buzzsprout.com

07/22/2024

We have a new resource for the area!

⭐️ Membership Monday ⭐️

🔴 Please welcome Sarah with Confident Mamas serving families around the Tinker AFB Military Birth Resource Network & Postpartum Coalition areas.

⚪️ Sarah is a veteran and understands the meaning of having a village in place to lean on in times of need. As a doula, she understands that being pregnant is one of those times you need a village. Sarah strives to give her clients the opportunity to find someone who supports, listens, informs and educates them in matters of prenatal, breastfeeding, labor and beginning stages of postpartum care.

🔵 Learn more about these services by visiting

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https://www.militarybirthresourcenetwork.org/tinker-air-force-base-professionals

06/14/2024

Did you know on average a doula training can start about $500 and increases up from there? This does not always include membership costs or additional fees to cover materials or business expenses.

While there are pathways to have training costs covered and some doula training organizations may offer a discount, these are not always easily accessible or limited to who can participate.

MBRNPC sees that need and wants to provide opportunities for trainings to be more affordable and attainable as Military Spouses and Service members look to begin their career as a doula.

By donating we can also help bridge the gap for doula support at installations where access to doulas who have base access and understand the needs of military families can be very limited.

You can start here!

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/helhan

If you are an individual or an organization that would like to sponsor Military Spouses or a Doula Training at a duty station, please contact us at [email protected]

05/30/2024

We have been patiently waiting to announce our partnership with the Military Spouse Employment Partnership as a Spouse Ambassador. MBRNPC is honored to be joining the ranks alongside the list of other outstanding programs that support military spouses and families.

We look forward to educating our community, connecting and creating pathways for Military Spouses to begin their journey as a birth professional and provide services to their military community.

https://msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil/msep/our-partners/15819

05/15/2024

MBNRPC is proudly celebrating an achievement in becoming an officially recognized Military Spouse Owned Enterprise. The U.S. Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce created the first and only of its kind certification, in an unprecedented commitment to land military spouses a seat at the B2B table for the first time in history.
The United States has long been defended by members of the armed forces and in a silent role, military spouses support those service members. Cost of living in the U.S. often warrants dual household incomes to cope with high living expenses. Military families give up a lot in the name of freedom, from constant relocations, and time away from family, to the difficult reality that finding a career that fits this lifestyle continues to be a challenge. Secure employment for spouses continues to be an enduring sacrifice with military spouse unemployment being four times the national average, pre-pandemic.
Military spouse employment is a hot topic within the military space with hundreds of organizations working to provide solutions, improve policy, and increase opportunities for traditional employment. Traditional employment is only half of the picture. As the challenge to obtain traditional employment lingers more military spouse are turning to entrepreneurship with 48% of spouses having been self-employed or operating their own business.
As we continue building and providing resources for our communities around the world, we believe this recognition aligns with our goals of growing the birth professional community at duty stations globally.

02/23/2024

Spouse named Armed Forces Insurance Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka Spouse of the Year Moves onto Branch Finalist Round

12/24/2023

Happy Holidays from all of us at the Military Birth Resource Network and Postpartum Coalition.

As we reflect on 2023, we have so much to be grateful for. We have grown our Coalition, added network members, recruited amazing ambassadors, and worked on a lot of policy. With these accomplishments came some disappointment as well. While we lost some major issues in the 2024 NDAA, we are proud of the way this group (you included!) came together and pushed for more support for growing families in the military. Legislators and other organizations have taken notice and with you alongside us, we know that this work will continue to grow and evolve. Thank you for your passion and commitment to our mission and we can’t wait for you to join us in or work for 2024.

Be on the lookout for some updates, events, and opportunities coming soon! Wishing you all an amazing holiday season and we’ll see you in 2024!

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https://www.militarybirthresourcenetwork.org/

09/26/2023

Have you ever felt that there’s a stigma against service members seeking mental health counseling? How has this impacted women service members who need additional support after giving birth? We’d love to hear your experiences in the comments!

Find Military Birth Talk on your favorite podcast app, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify:

🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/46j2v5Z
🟢 Spotify: https://podcast.sptfy.com/OYqh