It Takes A Village
Operating initiatives such as United to End Homelessness and 2-1-1; this local branch of a national org most recently funded our doula initiative BIRRTH Women OC
What is the United Way (of Orange County)?
In the late 80s and early 90s, this MOMS founder began organizing with local health officials to address the perinatal health crisis
Who is Dottie Andrews?
By around 6 months of age, most infants reach this physical milestone, which allows them to start exploring solid foods in a high chair
What is sitting up unsupported?
In utero, a fetus is able to develop specialized tissues and organs thanks to an abundance of these cells which can become any type of specialized cell
What are stem cells?
To help prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida, health experts recommend that pregnant individuals consume 400 micrograms daily of this B-vitamin
What is folic acid/folate/B9?
She may not be a literal fairy godmother, but this MVP volunteer used to portray Minnie Mouse at Disneyland before she retired
Who is Lollie Martin?
Here comes the bride! These two MOMS team members said "I do" in 2026.
Who are Paulina and Amanda?
Dethroning "Khaleesi," this has been the most common name for baby girls in the US throughout the 2020s, according to the SSA
What is Olivia?
Around 18 to 22 weeks of pregnancy, an expecting mom usually feels the fetus move for the very first time, a milestone medically referred to by this term
What is quickening?
This rare but hotly discussed Perinatal Mental Health Disorder causes a sudden break with reality and affects roughly 1 in 1,000 new mothers
What is Postpartum Psychosis?
Apart from being the #1 supporter of our Mommy & Me and Abriendo Puertas classes, this PNC Bank representative most recently filled in to speak at our 2026 HBBF gala
Who is Denise Scott?
"EHR? Never heard of HER!" - this MOMS employee who retired in 2026
Who is Debbie Brantley?
This phenomenon that usually happens around 18-24 months describes the rapid development of a child's vocabulary
What is a language explosion?
By the end of the first trimester (around week 12), this vital organ responsible for delivering oxygen and nutrients while filtering waste is fully formed and functional
What is the placenta?
Characterized by sudden high blood pressure and signs of liver or kidney damage after 20 weeks of pregnancy, this dangerous hypertensive condition requires close clinical monitoring
What is Preeclampsia?
This Orange County Supervisor can be thanked for MOMS' 2023 tech overhaul
Who is Katrina Foley?
Excluding those with "Chief" in their title, this MOMS staff member was the #1 employee fundraiser during this year's Igniting Potential
Who is Molly Jensen?
The cognitive understanding that an object still exists even when it is hidden out of sight typically develops in infants between 4 and 7 months old and is known as this
What is Object Permanence?
The soft, fine hair that covers a fetus in the second trimester to help hold the protective vernix caseosa onto the skin is called this
What is the lanugo?
Often misdiagnosed as generalized anxiety, this perinatal condition causes intrusive, unwanted thoughts or mental images (frequently about infant safety) accompanied by repetitive behaviors to relieve anxiety
What is Perinatal Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (Perinatal OCD)?
Funded by tobacco taxes and tragically devoid of pirates, MOMS is currently contracted with First 5 OC to participate in this initiative
What is the Black PEARL?
This former-ish MOMS employee was featured on local news after letting their daughter outside to play in the backyard....with a mountain lion?!?
Who is Efrain Reyes?
Coined by psychologists, this term refers to the reciprocal "back and forth" vocalizations, facial expressions, and gestures between a baby and a caregiver that build early brain connections
What is Serve and Return?
More than a zygote but not quite an embryo, this ball of cells forms roughly 5-7 days after conception
What is a blastocyst?
Can't blame mom for everything! New research has found a strong correlation between paternal age and children's odds of developing this condition.
What is autism?