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Voices of lived experiences. Partners in maternal health. https://linktr.ee/mommasvoices
Patient Family Partner Spotlight! Read part of Ana's story!
30.07.2025 17:56 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We were honored to attend the 2025 Black Maternal Mental Health Summit alongside so many beautiful, powerful advocates and community leaders. Our Program Director, Nicole Purnell, represented MoMMAs Voices as we stood together to uplift Black moms #BMMH2025 #MoMMAsVoices #BlackMaternalHealth
28.07.2025 19:36 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
When patients and families share their stories, they become powerful advocates for better maternal care.
Join us as a patient family partner and help shape a future where every voice matters and every experience guides real change.
#MaternalHealth #PatientVoices #StorytellingForChange
Our Patient Family Partners show this strength every day, by sharing their stories, raising awareness, and driving real change in maternal health. Your voice has power. #MoMMAsVoices #PatientFamilyPartner #MaternalHealth #Advocacy
21.07.2025 17:36 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Take things one step at a time—you’re not alone. 💛 Whether you need moral support, help amplifying your voice, or just want to connect with others who’ve been there, we’re here for you every step of the way. #AdvocacyJourney #YouAreNotAlone #LivedExperience #SupportEachOther #AmplifyYourVoice
01.04.2025 17:07 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
"The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income countries, and despite 2023 data indicating an overall decline in maternal deaths, the rate for non-Hispanic Black women unfortunately saw a slight increase." #maternalhealth #merckformothers #MoMMAsVoices
01.04.2025 17:06 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Listening to a patient's lived experience is key to providing compassionate, personalized care. Their story goes beyond symptoms – it's a window into their unique journey, values, and needs.
#LivedExperience #PatientAdvocacy #MoMMAsVoices #HealthcareChange #FamilyPartners #Empowerment
Become a Maternal Health Advocate with MoMMAs Voices! 💜
Every mother deserves safe, respectful care. Get trained, share your story, and join a powerful community making real change.
📢 Amplify Voices
📚 Get Certified
🤝 Advocate for Better Care
#MaternalHealth #MommasVoices
Stillbirth is a heartbreaking reality that can affect any family, and in many cases, we don’t fully understand why. Researchers are working to learn more about risk factors, but one thing is clear: awareness and proactive care matter.
#maternalhealth #stillbirth #mommasvoices #preeclampsiafoundation
🎉 Excited to welcome Urban Baby Beginnings as a 2024 MoMMAS Voices Partner! Together, we’re empowering families and driving change in maternal health.
Learn more: mommasvoices.org
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🩸 Excited to welcome the National Blood Clot Alliance Stop the Clot® as a 2024 MoMMAS Voices Partner! Together, we’re raising awareness and saving lives.
Learn more: mommasvoices.org
#MaternalHealth #StopTheClot
“I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me.”
- Maya Angelou
💡 Investing in maternal nutrition isn’t just about a healthy pregnancy—it’s about giving every child the best start in life.
📚 Learn more: www.cdc.gov/folic-acid/
#MaternalHealth #Nutrition #FolicAcid #HealthyPregnancy
Early supplementation is crucial since neural tube defects develop within the first month of pregnancy, often before a woman knows she's pregnant.
31.12.2024 19:29 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0📌 Key Facts About Folic Acid:
- Found in fortified foods, leafy greens, citrus fruits, and supplements.
- Women of childbearing age should aim for 400 micrograms of folic acid daily.
🌱 The Importance of Nutrition in Maternal Health 🌱
Did you know? Adequate folic acid intake before and during pregnancy can help prevent neural tube defects in newborns.
💡 Pregnancy-related blood clots are rare but serious. Awareness, prevention, and early action can save lives. Share this thread to help others! 🌟 #MaternalHealth #BloodClots #PregnancyCare
www.cdc.gov/blood-clots/...
When to seek help:
If you experience leg pain/swelling, sudden shortness of breath, or chest pain during pregnancy or postpartum, seek medical attention immediately. These could be signs of a life-threatening clot.
Prevention tips from the CDC:
Stay active—move around regularly and avoid sitting for long periods. 🏃♀️
Stay hydrated to help maintain healthy blood flow. 💧
Know your personal and family history of clotting risks.
Some Risk factors during pregnancy and postpartum:
- A previous blood clot
- An inherited blood clotting disorder
- A family history of blood clots or a blood clotting disorder
- Delivery by C-section
For more please visit: www.cdc.gov/blood-clots/...
Types of blood clots to watch for:
DVT: A blood clot in the deep veins, usually in the legs. Symptoms include swelling, pain, redness, and warmth in one leg.
PE: A blood clot in the lungs, which can be life-threatening. Symptoms include sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, or rapid heartbeat.
Why is pregnancy a risk factor?
- During pregnancy, a woman's blood clots more easily to lessen blood loss during labor and delivery.
- Pregnant women may also experience less blood flow to the legs later in pregnancy because the blood vessels around the pelvis are pressed upon by the growing baby
💔 Did you know that pregnancy significantly increases the risk of blood clots? The CDC highlights how changes in your body during pregnancy can lead to conditions like DVT (deep vein thrombosis) or PE (pulmonary embolism). Here’s what to know. 🧵 www.cdc.gov/blood-clots/...
30.12.2024 20:09 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0Thank you, Gal, for bringing awareness and sharing your story!
🗣️ Sharing your journey can inspire action, advocacy, and even save lives. 🌟 Your voice matters. 💡 #ShareYourStory
💬 Gal Gadot’s health scare during her 8th month of pregnancy is a reminder of how sharing your story can save lives. 💙
After weeks of 😣 headaches, she was diagnosed with a brain blood clot 🧠 and underwent emergency surgery. Her story inspires us to speak up.
people.com/gal-gadot-re...
