Personalized Care, focused on Mom, after giving birth
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We are a non-profit dedicated to maternal care and advocacy. Our Mission is to reduce maternal death by providing inclusive healthcare to all women during and after pregnancy. Our Services, known as MOM CARE, include advocacy, counseling, and education for pregnant, postpartum, and women affected by pregnancy or infant loss. We specialize in the postpartum period and emphasize healing for the mind, body, and spirit ... the whole person.
Preventable Problem for Women
Preventable Problem for Women
In the United States, we have the worst maternal mortality rates of all high-income countries and it is getting worse each year. Most of these women die in the postpartum period! 84% of deaths are due to preventable causes.)
In the United States, we have the worst maternal mortality rates of all high-income countries and it is getting worse each year. Most of these women die in the postpartum period! 84% of deaths are due to preventable causes.)
Bigger Problem for BIPOC Women
Bigger Problem for BIPOC Women
Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) die at 3-4 times the rate of others, and this rate is increasing exponentially each year.
Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) die at 3-4 times the rate of others, and this rate is increasing exponentially each year.
Timing of Maternal Deaths
Timing of Maternal Deaths
Prenatal period: Approximately 31-33% of maternal deaths
Day of delivery/intrapartum: Approximately 16-17% of maternal deaths
Postpartum period: Approximately 50-52% of maternal deaths
The postpartum period deaths break down further:
Early postpartum (1-7 days): ~18-20%
Later postpartum (8-42 days): ~12-15%
Late postpartum (43-365 days): ~18-20%
The statistic that approximately 50-52% of maternal deaths occur postpartum comes from CDC MMRC data analyses published in 2019-2021. The specific breakdown of postpartum timing comes from studies published in journals including Obstetrics & Gynecology and JAMA Network.
The statistic that approximately 50-52% of maternal deaths occur postpartum comes from CDC MMRC data analyses published in 2019-2021. The specific breakdown of postpartum timing comes from studies published in journals including Obstetrics & Gynecology and JAMA Network.
Here are a few reasons why this is happening:
Chronic Health Conditions
Delayed Recongnition of Complications
Inadequate Access to Care
Racial and Ethnic Disparities
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Healthcare System Fragmentation
Provider Training and Workforce Issues
Delayed Postpartum Follow-up
Quality Care Concerns
Social Structure Factors
Our MOM CARE process empowers women to beat these odds:
STEP 1
Receive a referral for Mom from a family or one of our partner Health Care Providers (HCPs).
STEP 2
Visit with Mom in the early postpartum period to assess her and Baby's progress (within 2 weeks).
STEP 3
Perform a comprehensive physical and mental health assessment. Educate Mom, provide services, personal care supplies, and referrals as needed.
STEP 4
Be a liaison between Mom and her HCP. Support Mom by advocating, empowering and educating for a year or more.
Our Amazing Partners
Breadth of Hope
Your Non-Profit Angel
The Fund for
Women & Girls
Taylormade Behavioral Health Solutions
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