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Supporting Mothers, One Birth at a Time
Why We Exist
While progress has been made in reducing the global maternal health crisis, the morbidity and mortality rates remain alarmingly high, impacting their overall health and wellbeing. Furthermore, women in underserved communities, as well as Black and minority women face disproportionately higher rates of adverse maternal outcomes often due to gaps in health literacy, inadequate access to care, cultural, regional, and socio-economic factors.
Everyday in 2023, over 700 women died from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth.
About 1 in 5 women experience a perinatal mental health disorder during pregnancy and in the first year after childbirth.
Without adequate support, the physical and mental health symptoms can have lasting effects on both mother and baby.
Our Work
How We Support Mothers
Education
Practical, culturally-relevant health education for mothers and families.
Health Systems Strengthening
Community health worker training programs, stronger referral networks, infrastructure investment.
Advocacy
Promote maternal health equity, prevention, and systems change.
Current Focus Regions
West Africa with a focus on Nigeria
Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia
Mental Health Advocacy
Addressing postpartum depression, anxiety, and identity shifts like ‘matrescence.’
Postpartum Recovery Tools
Holistic resources like sitz baths, nutrition tips, and safe body practices.
Community & Storytelling
Sharing real stories to connect, inspire, and drive change.
In order to improve maternal health, we have to focus on improving all women's health and access to care - not just during labor and delivery, but before and after pregnancy, and throughout our lives.
Leana S. Wen
Resources for Moms
Practical Tools to Support Your Journey
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