Community,
We know that our recent announcement surprised everyone, and that there are still
a lot of questions. If you are a current client, please talk to your midwife or follow the
instructions in your email. We are working hard to navigate this change as smoothly
as possible, and deeply appreciate everyone’s support and understanding. We will
send out more information soon, so keep an eye out for special newsletters.
2025 Family Day: DAL-A-PALOOZA, will still be happening on Saturday,
September 20th from 1-4 pm. This year’s event will be bigger than ever, and we
hope you will join us to joyfully celebrate Dar a Luz, our families, and our
communities. The event is completely FREE and open to everyone! More
information, including how you can still get involved, is below.
Thank you to everyone who donated last month! With your support, we’ve raised
$4,055, and every dollar brings us closer to our goal of $100,000. Your generosity is
proof that this community shows up when it matters most, and we are so grateful.
Thank you all again for your continuous support and patience. We are beyond
grateful to have such an amazing DAL family, and we hope to see you at DAL-A-
PALOOZA! Despite it all, there’s still so much to celebrate 💙
With deep appreciation,
The DAL Team
DAL Updates
2025 Family Day: DAL-A-PALOOZA!
DAL-A-PALOOZA is THIS MONTH!!! 🎉
Join us for our 2025 Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 20th from 1–4 PM at Dar a Luz
Birth & Health Center! 🌈
✨ Presented by Nusenda Credit Union, New Life Birth Services, Zia Strategies, and
Bank of Albuquerque
🏡 Community Sponsor: Littles Land Soft Play Rentals & Thrive Consulting
📬 Neighbor Sponsors: The Munchie Truck, Mountain Crest Counseling Services, and Sacred Roots Pelvic Health & Physical Therapy
Thank you to all our incredible sponsors for making this possible! 💖
This FREE community celebration will feature:
🎨 Face painting
💭 Jumpers
🎈 Balloon twisting
🎧 Youth DJ
🧗🏼 Rock climbing wall
🛍️ Vendors
📸 Photo Booth
🌮 Food stalls
🧜🏽♀️ Mermaids
✂️ Arts & crafts
and so much more!
🍕 Free Dion’s pizza for the first 50 kids!
🍩 Free donuts from Donut Mart!
🎟️ Get your FREE tickets below! ⬇️
Interested in being a part of
DAL-A-PALOOZA 2025?
It’s not too late to join the fun as a sponsor, vendor, or performer!
Reply to this email if you are interested in more info 📩
Expansion of Lactation Services!
Dar a Luz is excited to announce the expansion of our lactation services to better
support families in their feeding journeys.
We now offer consultations 7 days a week for anyone needing help with breast,
chest, or bottle-feeding with our expert International Board Certified Lactation
Consultants (IBCLC).
Whether you’re facing issues like low milk supply, nipple pain, pumping challenges,
or preparing to return to work, or your baby is experiencing latch difficulty, weight
concerns, or feeding complications, we’re here to help.
Appointments are 1.5 hours for new clients and 1 hour for follow-ups.
We accept most insurance plans, including BCBS, Presbyterian, United, Molina,
Tricare, GEHA, and ALL Medicaid and Turquoise Health plans.
You can schedule your appointment today by calling or texting us at 505-924-2229,
or by clicking the button below!
DAL x Yoga By Julia:
20 Day Yoga Challenge!
Take on the 20-Day Yoga Challenge with Yoga by Julia and support Dar a Luz!
From September 1st–20th, you can enjoy 20 days of yoga for just $20, with online
and in-person classes available at both the Westside and Heights locations!
Best part? When you mention DAL at sign-up, a portion of the proceeds will be
donated to support our care and programs!
Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just getting started, this is a great opportunity to
stretch, strengthen, and give back.
Sign up at yogabyjulia.com below and don’t forget to mention
“Dar a Luz” at registration!
Improved Car Seat Testing Standards
If you have attended one of the Dar a Luz car seat classes, you may remember that
all car seats must pass specific federally-mandated testing standards. Up to now, in
the U.S., that only included testing for frontal-impact crashes.
As of June 30, 2025, all car seats that hold children under 40 pounds must also
pass testing for side-impact crashes. While frontal crashes are more common, side-
impact crashes are more dangerous and often result in more serious injuries.
If you already own a car seat, there’s a good chance it already meets the new
standard as more and more manufacturers have been performing side-impact tests
in advance of this deadline. If so, your car seat may have labels that say so. You can
also contact the manufacturer or check their website for more information. Look for
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 213a.
If your current car seat has not undergone side-impact testing, it is still safe to use
as long as it has not been in a crash and is not expired. You can continue to use
your current seat according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
FMVSS 213a also changes the minimum weight limit for booster seats without an
internal harness. This means children will have to be in a harnessed car seat until
they weigh at least 40 pounds.
For more information:
https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/nhtsa-improves-child-safety-seat-testing-standards-final-rule-side-impact-protection
DAL Support Groups
Come build community!
Postpartum & Lactation Support Group
Meets every Wednesday from 9:30 – 11:30 am at DAL
Queer & Trans Parents Support Group
Meets every 4th Sunday of each month from 10 am – 12 pm at DAL
Both support groups are drop-in style. Please sign in upon arrival.
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.
You can now donate via PayPal directly through our donor platform, Network
for Good by clicking the button below.
We thank you for your support!
Other ways to donate:
- ACH Bank Transfer
- Stock or bond transfer, or charitable gift annuity (use this pdf)
- Donor-advised fund gift
- Cash or Check (info below)
Please make checks payable to:
Dar a Luz Birth & Health Center
7708 4th Street NW, Los Ranchos, NM 87107
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