April 2025 Newsletter

April 10, 2025 | Uncategorized

Community,

We are so excited to share with you all that HB 56: Medicaid Reimbursements for Birth
Centers, was signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham into law yesterday! This bill
creates a methodology for birth center facility reimbursement that is equitable to hospital
reimbursement for the same services rendered. Not only will this bill positively impact DAL,
it creates a pathway to sustainability for birth centers across the state. A huge thank you to
everyone who testified, signed cards in support, and helped make this possible. We are so
grateful for you all and the ways you show up for DaL.

We’d also like to give an extra special thank you to our Board President-elect, Carrie Robin
Brunder. Carrie has always been committed to helping Dar a Luz find pathways to
sustainability. She led our team through this whole process – from brainstorming to being
on the House floor as an expert witness. She has been there every step of the way to make
HB 56 a reality for DaL and other birth centers in New Mexico.

As we celebrate this incredible milestone, we are reminded of the strength and power of
our community. Your continued support makes this work possible—from advocating for
systemic change to helping us dream big, like transforming an RV into a mobile lactation
station (more info below!). Together, we are shaping a more equitable, compassionate
future for birthing families in New Mexico. Thank you for being part of the Dar a Luz family.
We can’t wait to see what we accomplish together next.

The Dar a Luz Team

Donate Here!

DAL Updates

This Month: Trivia Benefit Night for DaL!

Join us Friday, April 18th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at
Lost Cultures Tea Bar for Quizzing for Community: A Trivia Benefit Night for DaL in
celebration of our 14th anniversary!

This family-friendly trivia night is open to all community members, so please invite
your friends and family to celebrate with us. We’ll have prizes, a special DaL drink,
and an area for the kiddos.

20% of April proceeds from the “Love is Beautiful” drink will be donated to Dar a
Luz. Please support us by ordering this drink at the event or any other time you visit
Lost Cultures in April!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Help Us Create a Mobile Lactation
Station for Families

We are seeking the donation of an RV to transform into a mobile lactation station that
will be used at Dar a Luz as an additional lactation room. The goal is to have a
functioning RV that can also be moved for community events.

Your generous donation will directly support breastfeeding families, promote infant
health, and help create a more inclusive, family-friendly community.

If you have a vehicle to donate or know someone who does, please reach out! We’d
love to give it a second life in service of parents and babies.

Contact us by responding to this email.

💙 Thank you for your support!

Best Birthing Class in the 2025 ABQ
Moms’ Choice Awards! 🎉

Dar a Luz has been honored with the Best Birthing Class by ABQ Mom!

Thank you to everyone who voted and supported this effort to highlight the
businesses that make Albuquerque such a wonderful place to live and raise a family.

A HUGE thank you to our incredible instructors, both past and present, for their
dedication to empowering our clients through our class series. We are so grateful to get to
provide this service to our community.

You can find more info about upcoming classes HERE.

DAL Classes

RESCHEDULED: Pelvic Floor:
Changes During Pregnancy and
Postpartum Recovery

Join Nora J Quintal Calva and Erin Longhurst Cook-the wonderful pelvic floor
physical therapists we refer to at Method Physical Therapy, to learn all about your
pelvic floor health, during and after pregnancy. We’ll talk about anatomy, answer your
questions, and give you some guidance on exercises to do at home.

When: Monday, April 28th at 6 pm
Where: Dar a Luz Birth & Health Center
Cost: $20 suggested donation

(Please pay when you register-if payment is a challenge, we welcome you to still
attend and donate what you can)

Sign Up Here!

Donate to DAL!

Please consider donating to Dar a Luz to set us up for an impactful 2025! Every
donation has a profound impact on staff and clients alike and allows us to continue
offering our exceptional care to New Mexican families.

We thank you for your support!

DONATE HERE!

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