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Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 5d

PAC member Samantha Reyes joined CEO Eleni Z. Tsigas at the ISSHP meeting last week to highlight how patients add value to research study teams. She is a maternal health advocate, @mommasvoices.bsky.social PFP, & a biopharma professional #preeclampsia

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MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · 23h

In Season 2, Episode 1, Patient Family Partner Autumn Mels shares how speaking up about her maternal health journey led to unexpected healing and impact.

🎧 Listen now to Autumn’s powerful story on The Power of MoMMAs Voices Podcast.
#MaternalHealth

MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · 23h

5 Tips To Talk to Your Kids about your pregnancy experience:

1. Make Your Pregnancy Story A Part of Your Family Story.

Click below to read more!

www.mommasvoices.org/blog/talking...

Talking to Your Kids About Difficult Pregnancy Experiences

Preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome advocate Beth Frazer shares age-appropriate ways to involve children in maternal and infant health volunteer work.

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MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · 7d

✨ Planning for challenges means inviting everyone to the table. Families thrive when they plan together, aim for realistic options instead of perfection, and equip support people with the tools they need from knowing the right contacts to describing issues clearly.

MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · 7d

Patient Family Partner Spotlight Time! Briley Patterson is a maternal health advocate and patient family partner based in Omaha, Nebraska. Briley is a survivor of Postpartum depression and anxiety, and really struggled to find the help she needed during the immediate postpartum stage.

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MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · 8d

In Season 2, Episode 3 of The Power of MoMMAs Voices Podcast, our Patient Family Partner Alexis LaVacca shares a powerful reminder that empathy means choosing words that heal, not hurt. It’s a message we can all carry forward. ✨

🎧 Listen to the full episode now.

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MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · 9d

Happy Monday! We are excited to announce the third episode of Season 2 of The Power of MoMMAs Voices Podcast! This week, we are featuring #preeclampsia advocate Alexis LaVacca: podcast.mommasvoices.org #podcast

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MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · 16d

“Create a community who is there to support, advocate, and be there for you across your motherhood journey.” -Dr. Colleen Grant, Power of MoMMAs Voices podcast season 2, episode 2 Listen at: www.buzzsprout.com/2077921/epis...

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MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · 21d

We know that NICU experiences are part of many of our stories. What was the best way that someone showed up for you? Tell us in the comments!

Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 21d

For many members of the #preeclampsia #eclampsia #HELLPsyndrome community, the NICU is a part of their story. But how do you support those preeclampsia #NICU parents?

Read here: www.preeclampsia.org/the-news/com...

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MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · Aug 18

When patients and families share their stories, they become powerful advocates for better maternal care.

Comment “more” to learn how to get involved!

#MaternalHealth #PatientVoices #StorytellingForChange #BirthEquity #MaternalWellness #LivedExperienceMatters

MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · Aug 10

When patients and families share their stories, they become powerful advocates for better maternal care.

Comment “more” to learn how to get involved!

#MaternalHealth #PatientVoices #StorytellingForChange #BirthEquity #MaternalWellness #LivedExperienceMatters

MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · Jul 30

Patient Family Partner Spotlight! Read part of Ana's story!

MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · Jul 28

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

MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · Jul 24

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

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MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · Jul 21

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

MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · Apr 1

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

MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · Apr 1

"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

MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · Mar 3

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

MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · Feb 28

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
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#MaternalHealth #MommasVoices

MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · Feb 27

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

MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · Jan 2

🎉 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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MoMMAs Voices helps to connect people or their loved ones who have been through difficult pregnancy, birthing, or postpartum complications with healthcare providers to improve maternal healthcare outc...

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MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · Jan 2

🩸 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

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MoMMAs Voices helps to connect people or their loved ones who have been through difficult pregnancy, birthing, or postpartum complications with healthcare providers to improve maternal healthcare outc...

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MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · Dec 31

“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

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MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · Dec 31

💡 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

Folic Acid

Getting 400 micrograms of folic acid daily can help prevent a type of serious birth defects called n

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MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · Dec 31

Early supplementation is crucial since neural tube defects develop within the first month of pregnancy, often before a woman knows she's pregnant.

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