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The same acts of kindness that uplift a new mom help a new dad too:

🍽️ A warm meal
🧺 Load of laundry
🍽️ Dishes washed
💤 Sleep reset

Find simple yet meaningful ways to offer support in our coupon book at OneSmallThingCA.org. #StrongStartAndBeyond
This image from the Office of the California Surgeon General features two adults smiling at a baby, who is reaching out. The text reads, "Supporting a new dad supports the whole family." At the bottom, the website OneSmallThingCA.org is displayed.
September 6, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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From pregnancy to parenthood, every mother deserves a safe, healthy journey.

In California, let's continue working together to support families & ensure access to vital resources. 📲 osg.ca.gov/maternal-health #StrongStartAndBeyond #MaternalHealth
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August 24, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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Anyone can offer new moms comfort & connection through simple, everyday gestures. What's your one small thing to support a new mom in postpartum?

Together, we can help reduce preventable maternal deaths—one small thing at a time. 📲 OneSmallThingCA.org #StrongStartAndBeyond
A person is sitting on a couch using a laptop, wearing headphones, and making a heart shape with their hands. Doodles of hearts are drawn around them. The text reads "Checking in on mom" and "OneSmallThingCA.org" with the California Surgeon General logo in the upper left corner. Two children are folding clothes on a bed. The child on the left is holding a striped sweater, and the child on the right is holding a blue shirt. Text on the image reads "Folding the laundry for mom." The logo for the Office of the California Surgeon General is in the top left corner, and "OneSmallThingCA.org" with the "Strong Start & Beyond" logo is at the bottom. A person wearing an orange glove holds a cleaning brush, smiling while holding a basket of cleaning supplies. The text reads "Cleaning up around the house." The logo for the Office of the California Surgeon General is in the top left corner, and "OneSmallThingCA.org" with the "Strong Start & Beyond" logo is at the bottom. A father is lovingly bottle-feeding a baby. Text reads, "Babysitting while mom gets rest." The logo for the Office of the California Surgeon General is in the top left corner, and "OneSmallThingCA.org" with the "Strong Start & Beyond" logo is at the bottom.
August 12, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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The same acts of kindness that uplift a new mom help a new dad too:

🧺 Load of laundry
🍽️ Dishes washed
💤 Sleep reset

Find simple yet meaningful ways to support the whole family in our coupon book at OneSmallThingCA.org. #StrongStartAndBeyond
August 6, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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The village keeps showing up. Here are 16 small ways to keep being the village for a new mom in your life. Save it. Share it. Print it.

Together, let's keep this going for new moms in our communities. Find the free coupon book at OneSmallThingCA.org. #StrongStartAndBeyond
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July 19, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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Together, let’s continue to be the village for new moms in our communities. Download the free coupon book and find maternal health resources at OneSmallThingCA.org.

#OneSmallThing #UnPequeñoActoDeAmor #StrongStartAndBeyond #VillageItTakes #MaternalHealth
A diverse group of people engaging in various supportive activities surround a new mom sitting on a couch holding a baby. The text reads: "Once a village is built. Together we sustain it." Logos for One Small Thing and Office of the California Surgeon General are at the bottom. Portrait slide of One Small Thing coupon reading "Download the free One Small Thing coupon book at OneSmallThingCa.org." Three individuals of diverse backgrounds gather around a laptop, smiling. The image promotes visiting the Maternal Health page for more information, with a note to check the link in the description. The bottom of the image features logos for One Small Thing CA and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Portrait closing slide of three individuals with call to action "Tag a friend or organization helping you keep the village going." The One Small Thing and Office of the California Surgeon General logos and URL OneSmallThingCA.org appear at the bottom.
July 16, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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Every mother deserves a safe, healthy journey—from pregnancy to parenthood. Together, let’s raise awareness, support families & ensure access to vital resources. Learn more at osg.ca.gov/maternal-health. #StrongStartAndBeyond #MaternalHealth
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July 14, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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A village built. One small thing at a time. Find ways to keep being the village for a new mom in your life at OneSmallThingCA.org.

#OneSmallThing #UnPequeñoActoDeAmor #CaSurgeonGeneral #StrongStartAndBeyond #VillageItTakes #PostpartumSupport
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July 13, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Give a new mom a chance to rest. The Sleep Reset Coupon. ‘I will stay with the baby so you can get some rest. We will be here when you wake up.’ Find it in our coupon book at OneSmallThingCA.org.

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July 11, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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California health care professionals, including physicians, nurses, midwives, doulas, and CHWs, resources are available to help guide maternal health services: osg.ca.gov/maternal-health-resources #StrongStartAndBeyond #MaternalHealth
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July 10, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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Long weekend. Family time. Look around your circle. Who just had a baby?

Do one small thing for that mom today. Find ways to offer support in our coupon book at OneSmallThingCA.org. Happy Fourth!

#OneSmallThing #UnPequeñoActoDeAmor #StrongStartAndBeyond #VillageItTakes
July 3, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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Comparte un pequeño acto de amor con una mamá nueva en tu vida esta semana. Una comida. Una visita. Un mensaje. Encuentra el Cupón de Entrega de Comida en UnPequeñoActoDeAmor.org.

#OneSmallThing #UnPequeñoActoDeAmor #StrongStartAndBeyond #SaludMaterna #PostpartumSupport
July 1, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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This Pride Month, do one small thing for an LGBTQ+ new parent in your life. The village they need is the one we build together. 🏳️‍🌈

Find simple ways to show up in our coupon book at OneSmallThingCA.org. #StrongStartAndBeyond #PrideMonth #PostpartumSupport
Every new parent deserves a village. Show up. For two moms. For two days. For one parent. For a chosen family. Coupons for every new parent.
June 29, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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Be one more person in the village around a new mom this week. Every act of kindness helps a mom feel seen & heard.

Find ways to offer support in our coupon book at OneSmallThingCA.org. #OneSmallThing #UnPequeñoActoDeAmor #StrongStartAndBeyond #MaternalHealth #VillageItTakes
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June 28, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Show up for a new mom in your life this week. Listen. Check in. Go for a walk. Being part of the village for a new mom doesn't have to cost anything.

Find ways to offer support in our coupon book at OneSmallThingCA.org. #OneSmallThing #StrongStartAndBeyond #PostpartumSupport
Listen You talk. I listen. Check in A text. A real call. A walk Let's walk. Get fresh air. Sit I'll hold space. You feel.
June 27, 2026 at 10:34 PM
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Really check in on a new mom in your life this week. "What part of today was hardest?" beats "How are you?" every time.

Find the Postpartum Check-In Coupon at OneSmallThingCA.org. #OneSmallThing #UnPequeñoActoDeAmor #StrongStartAndBeyond #PostpartumSupport #MaternalHealth
June 26, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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Supporting a new dad supports the whole family. The same acts of kindness that uplift a new mom uplift a new dad too: Load of Laundry. Dishes Washed. Sleep Reset.

Find simple, effective ways to offer support in our coupon book at OneSmallThingCA.org. #StrongStartAndBeyond
June 24, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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Do one small thing for a new mom in your life this week. Here is what California dads, doctors and partners are doing ⬇️:

#OneSmallThing #UnPequeñoActoDeAmor #CaSurgeonGeneral #StrongStartAndBeyond #FathersDay #VillageItTakes
Image of Dr. Sayone Thihaloipavan, Public Health Officer in San Diego County with title "What's Your One Small Thing?" The quote reads, "My one small thing is helping new moms know that Medi-Cal supports dyadic care, which supports the health and well-being of both the mom and baby." The website OneSmallThingCA.org is displayed at the bottom. Image of Dr. Ilan Shapiro, Senior Vice President and Child Health Correspondent, Medical Affairs Offier at AltaMed Health Services. Title says, "What's Your One Small Thing?" The quote reads, "My one small thing is to recognize that they also need some space to recharge." The website OneSmallThingCA.org is displayed at the bottom. Image of Dr. Harvey Karp, author, pediatrician and co-founder of Happiest Baby, with title "What's Your One Small Thing?" The quote reads, "My one small thing is helping new moms know that Medi-Cal supports dyadic care, which supports the health and well-being of both the mom and baby." The website OneSmallThingCA.org is displayed at the bottom. Image of UCLA football running back Anthony Frias II with title "What's Your One Small Thing?" The quote reads, "My one small thing that I'll do for a new mom is to get groceries, just to help them out, take some stress off their mind, and do some labor." The website OneSmallThingCA.org is displayed at the bottom.
June 22, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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Happy Father's Day to the dads who did the laundry, ran the errand, held the baby and said "I've got it."

New fatherhood can be lonely too. Today is for YOU. Tag a dad who shows up. #FathersDay #OneSmallThing #UnPequeñoActoDeAmor #CaSurgeonGeneral #StrongStartAndBeyond
June 21, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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Send a coupon to a new mom in your life this week. A moment of relief, upon arrival. Find ways to offer support in our coupon book at OneSmallThingCA.org.

#OneSmallThing #UnPequeñoActoDeAmor #StrongStartAndBeyond #PostpartumSupport #VillageItTakes
June 17, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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Help us encourage Californians of all ages to support new moms in their community!

Our One Small Thing partner toolkit is available now at osg.ca.gov/toolkits. Together, let's reduce preventable maternal deaths. #StrongStartAndBeyond
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June 17, 2026 at 12:02 AM
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When men get the care they need, the whole family benefits too. Supporting dad also helps mom & kids to thrive. Empower yourself and the men in your life to make health a priority. 💙 #MensHealthWeek #MaternalHealth #StrongStartAndBeyond
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June 15, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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Do one small thing for a new mom in your life this week.

Research shows acts of care lift the wellbeing of the person giving them just as much as the person receiving. A full-circle community benefit.

Find ways to offer support at OneSmallThingCA.org. #StrongStartAndBeyond
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June 10, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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1 in 3 women of reproductive age have at least one chronic condition that can contribute to maternal mortality.

Take the Preconception Medical Assessment (PreMA) quiz today at PreMAca.org. It's quick, easy & could make all the difference. #StrongStartAndBeyond
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June 10, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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One small act of kindness can help a new mom be seen & supported during on the most challenging periods of their lives. 🩷

What's your one small thing to support a new mom in your life? 📲 OneSmallThingCA.org #StrongStartAndBeyond #MaternalHealth #Postpartum
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June 9, 2026 at 7:08 PM