Maternal Health

The latest news and conversations on maternal healthcare in the U.S. and around the world.

Shakira Wants You to Be Part of Her World Baby Shower

Shakira Wants You to Be Part of Her World Baby Shower

Shakira is one of those artists I’ve been following from the very beginning of her career, way before she crossed over to the U.S. market, and that has never let me down. Even now that she’s entering the motherhood stage, she’s doing it with such grace and awareness of her celebrity status that you just MORE »

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Run For A Cause

Run For A Cause

Five easy ways to get fit and raise money for a good cause in 2013, from fun runs with kids to earning donations for nonprofits with each mile you run, walk, or bike!

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Delivery Rooms in Ethiopian Health Posts, Centers, and Hospitals

Delivery Rooms in Ethiopian Health Posts, Centers, and Hospitals

During my week in Ethiopia last week with Save the Children to observe frontline health workers, I always looked for delivery rooms wherever we went. Luckily for me I was able to see a delivery room in all of Ethiopia’s three health care tiers — in a community health post, a health center, as well MORE »

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Pushing to Reduce Maternal and Newborn Deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa

Pushing to Reduce Maternal and Newborn Deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa

According to the World Health Organization, the vast majority of maternal deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa. And 99% of maternal mortality occurs in developing nations. In fact, 800 women die every day from maternal health complications like hemorrhage and infections. To work towards the reduction of maternal deaths in sub-Saharan Africa, the Department of Social MORE »

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I Got My Thrills on Capitol Hill

I Got My Thrills on Capitol Hill

When you picture someone lobbying Congress to protect foreign aid, who comes to mind? For me, it’s a bespectacled twenty-four year old in black pumps, or a clean-shaven guy with a briefcase and a power suit. Not a Portland blogger wearing a ONEMoms t-shirt. This week, I had the honor of visiting Capitol Hill in MORE »

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Raise Your Voice to Prevent Prematurity

Raise Your Voice to Prevent Prematurity

            My daughter was born five and a half weeks early. At 35 and a half weeks pregnant, this meant she was technically premature. She already weighed more than six pounds, and I was fortunate to live in a country where I had access to excellent prenatal care and a safe, MORE »

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Changing the View of Ethiopia

Changing the View of Ethiopia

I have something to say about Ethiopia. In fact, I have a lot to say now that I’ve returned home. Too many things in my life have gone to the wayside because of it, but I was glad to make the space in my life to accept this gift. Three of my fellow Babble Voices MORE »

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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness: Answers & Support for Parents

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness: Answers & Support for Parents

People don’t understand grief. If a friend or family member loses a child, how long should they suffer? When does it end? Do they need to be treated for depression? What should you say to them? I can’t imagine being able to comprehend the loss of a child unless you’ve been through it yourself, which MORE »

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