Advocating for safe, affordable, sustainable & intentionally equitable access to pregnancy and postpartum care.
Arlington, VA
Joined June 2020
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Equitable Maternal Health Coalition retweeted
Don't miss it: On Weds. 4/13, hear from @VP, @SecBecerra, @RepAdams, @RepUnderwood, @RepPressley, @SenBooker, @drtaylor09, Angela Aina, @doccrearperry, and @Mark_Zuckerman on the importance of addressing our Black maternal health crisis. #BMHW22
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Equitable Maternal Health Coalition retweeted
We're thrilled to announce part four of our fireside chat series! Join us on IG live on Monday, 4/11 as our host Nashira Baril and guests @RepPressley, @LizForBoston, and NBC board member @PhDiva0618 talk about what is possible to advance racial justice in birth.
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Equitable Maternal Health Coalition retweeted
“When policies are being made, we have to have people that look like the community” - @LucindaCantyPhD Share your thoughts! What should Connecticut do to make policymaking more inclusive? @nahnnursing, @MarchofDimes, @CCAG, @everywomanct, @NHHealthyStart, @CPCWH
Equitable Maternal Health Coalition retweeted
The FY 2023 Budget from @POTUS includes $110 million for #Momnibus Maternal Health Pilot Programs, including funding to:
🏡 Address social determinants of maternal health
🩺 Grow & diversify the perinatal workforce
📊 Advance maternal health research
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Equitable Maternal Health Coalition retweeted
#HealingThroughPolicy, an initiative with APHA, @NatlCo and @deBeaumontFndtn, offers local leaders examples of policies and practices being implemented across the country to advance health, #RacialEquity, and justice. Learn more: apha.org/healing-through-pol… #NPHW
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Equitable Maternal Health Coalition retweeted
The Black Maternal Health Conference registration is now open! Click the link in our bio to RSVP your spot at our FREE virtual conference on Friday, April 8th, 2022. Share & tag a friend!
#BMMTufts #TuftsUniversity
#BMHC2022
#BlackMaternalHealth #BlackMamas #BlackMamasMatter
Equitable Maternal Health Coalition retweeted
Would love the support of @mochamoms @OhioBMHC @BMMTufts to support my research on Black maternal health and have Black moms give their voice through the survey! Every retweet counts!
Are you a Black woman who felt your life was at risk for even a moment while in the hospital to give birth between years 2012-2018? If “YES,” click on tccolumbia.qualtrics.com/jfe… & Take 12-15 Min Survey for chance to win a $300, $200 or $100 Amazon #BlackWomen #BLM #maternalhealth
Equitable Maternal Health Coalition retweeted
Save the date: Black Maternal Health Week 2022 is only a month away! #BMHW22 begins on April 11 and ends on April 17. The @BMHCaucus thanks @BlkMamasMatter, @BirthEquity, and other Black maternal health champions leading the way to save lives and advance equity and justice!
Equitable Maternal Health Coalition retweeted
Thank you @mclemoremr for joining us on @TheTakeaway to talk about how the pandemic has deepened maternal health disparities for Black women and what possible solutions could look like!
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Equitable Maternal Health Coalition retweeted
Last week, @TIME released its Women of the Year 2022 list, including tireless maternal health champions @allysonfelix & @JennieJoseph!
Introducing TIME’s Women of the Year 2022, featuring 12 extraordinary leaders who are working toward a more equal world ti.me/35KOYdw
Equitable Maternal Health Coalition retweeted
NEW: The medical system has used race to explain differences in health without acknowledging the role racism plays in shaping these differences.
@SArtiga2 examines how the medical community uses race in ways that may worsen disparities & growing efforts to revise these practices
Equitable Maternal Health Coalition retweeted
Women have carried us through a pandemic, at home and on the front lines. We can and must pass #PaidLeaveForAll and policies that protect and value all women's work. #IWD2022
Equitable Maternal Health Coalition retweeted
Families experiencing the challenges of stillbirth need our support. That is why we support the SHINE for Autumn Act (H.R.5487) by @HerreraBeutler to reauthorize resources to state, federal health depts to improve stillbirth research, increase awareness in the US.
Equitable Maternal Health Coalition retweeted
A7: Smoking and vaping tobacco products, as with alcohol, can harm fetal development. #WorldBDday
Equitable Maternal Health Coalition retweeted
Es hora de comenzar el chat. No olviden usar la etiqueta #WorldBDday en cada tuit. ¿Listos para la P1?
Equitable Maternal Health Coalition retweeted
A6: There is no safe amount of alcohol to consume during pregnancy. Don’t drink alcohol if you’re pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or think you may be pregnant. #WorldBDDay bit.ly/2I0qNsr
Equitable Maternal Health Coalition retweeted
@MarchofDimes A3: Most vaccines are safe during pregnancy and some vaccines, like flu and dTap, are specifically recommended during pregnancy. Some vaccines protect women and their baby against infections that can cause birth defects. #WorldBDday
Equitable Maternal Health Coalition retweeted
A5.1: Taking 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid daily before and while you are pregnant can help prevent serious birth defects of a baby’s brain and spine. bit.ly/3FMc67J #WorldBDday #ManyBirthDefects1Voice
Q5. Why is it important to take a vitamin with #folicacid before and during pregnancy? What foods contain folic acid or folate? #WorldBDday
Equitable Maternal Health Coalition retweeted
More than 8 million babies worldwide are born with a birth defect each year. Today on #WorldBDDay, we join other organizations in raising awareness about birth defects. Learn more at worldbirthdefectsday.org
#MotherToBaby #WorldBDDay #ManyDefects1Voice
