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March for Moms
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Apr 05, 2019 04:28 PM
MotherNation is a proud sponsor of the March for Moms taking place Saturday, May 11- a family-friendly event building awareness and advocating for legislation and programs to improve maternal health and mandate paid family leave. See below for a summary of the issues and ways to get involved to stand together with your fellow mamas.
| When |
May 11, 2019
from 01:00 PM to 03:30 PM |
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| Where | National Mall |
| Contact Name | Adrienne Prentice |
| Contact Phone | 2022137248 |
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The Issues:
- Maternal Mortality- Unlike all other industrialized countries, the rate of Mothers dying in childbirth or due to pregnancy related causes continues to climb in the U.S. due to poor access to healthcare, discrimination, lack of information about family planning options, and healthcare provider shortage, among other reasons. Maternal death for American Indian/Alaskan Native and non-Hispanic Black women is 3 to 4 times more likely to happen compared to White women. Over 50% of maternal deaths are considered preventable.
- Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders- Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders can appear during pregnancy, or days or even months after childbirth, and do not usually resolve without treatment. It is estimated that 15-21% of pregnant women experience moderate to severe symptoms of depression or anxiety. Without appropriate intervention, poor maternal mental health can have long term and adverse implications for mother, child and family.
- Paid Family Leave- Of 186 countries, 96% provide some pay to women during maternity leave. The United States is the only high-income country, and one of only eight countries in the world, that does not mandate paid leave for Mothers of newborns. Research shows that paid leave increases the likelihood that (i) workers will return to work after childbirth, (ii) costs to employers will be reduced through improved employee retention and (iii) family incomes improve. Persons of color have an even greater barrier in obtaining any leave at all, whether it is paid or not.
Ways to Get Involved:
- Advocate - Sign up to join us on the Hill on Friday, May 10th to help explain to our congresspeople the importance of taking on issues related to maternal health and paid family leave.
- March- Visit the MotherNation table at the March for Moms on Saturday, May 11! The speakers, music, and community engagement in support of critical maternal health and family leave legislation start at 1pm on the National Mall.
- Donate- Can't make the events? We will miss you! Consider showing your support by making a donation. ANY donation will help make an impact. (And please mention MotherNation in your comments!)
- Join the MotherNation Community - If you join our community by signing up for the MotherNation newsletter here, we will donate an additional $5 to this worthy cause.
