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An interactive story in which mothers explain their feelings and emotions of dealing with parenthood. ResourcesReadPregnancy and Birth: Get Involved Find groups and organizations fighting for the safety, dignity, and freedom of those who give birth. Find groups and organizations fighting for the safety, dignity, and freedom of those who give birth. ResourcesReadJennie Joseph on the Importance of Black Midwives Jennie Joseph, a Black certified professional midwife, an educator, and a Time 2022 Woman of the Year, discusses her calling to midwifery. Jennie Joseph, a Black certified professional midwife, an educator, and a Time 2022 Woman of the Year, discusses her calling to midwifery. ResourcesReadLessons from Black Midwives Six Black midwives share their insights and experiences in the face of today's worsening maternal and infant mortality rates. Six Black midwives share their insights and experiences in the face of today's worsening maternal and infant mortality rates. ResourcesReadFive Ways To Improve Maternal Health by Addressing the Climate Crisis Specific policy recommendations for addressing the global climate crisis that would also reduce health risks to pregnant people. Specific policy recommendations for addressing the global climate crisis that would also reduce health risks to pregnant people. Stories & ConversationsWatchSetting Examples for My Children SD discusses teaching her children the importance of staying active and how she stayed active during her pregnancies. SD discusses teaching her children the importance of staying active and how she stayed active during her pregnancies. ResourcesReadEctopic Pregnancies and the Care You Need This article discusses ectopic pregnancies, their specific treatment, and the potential impact of policy changes targeting abortion access. This article discusses ectopic pregnancies, their specific treatment, and the potential impact of policy changes targeting abortion access. ResourcesReadThe Rights of Childbearing People Childbirth Connection's statement of rights for childbearing people Childbirth Connection's statement of rights for childbearing people ResourcesReadThree Conditions to Watch for after Childbirth This article shares three conditions to look out for after giving birth – preeclampsia, hemorrhage, and endometritis – and when to call a doctor for help. This article shares three conditions to look out for after giving birth – preeclampsia, hemorrhage, and endometritis – and when to call a doctor for help. ResourcesReadPregnancy Complications and Heart Failure Risk Complications during pregnancy can lead to cardiovascular risk down the road, including the risk of heart failure. Complications during pregnancy can lead to cardiovascular risk down the road, including the risk of heart failure. ResourcesReadExploring the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Congenital Syphilis Epidemic in the US This article explores why cases of congenital syphilis have been rising since 2015 and what is being done to address this crisis. This article explores why cases of congenital syphilis have been rising since 2015 and what is being done to address this crisis. ResourcesReadA Personal Story on the Dangers of Childbirth A candid personal story about one woman’s experiences with ectopic pregnancy and pulmonary embolism, including information on who is at the greatest risk. A candid personal story about one woman’s experiences with ectopic pregnancy and pulmonary embolism, including information on who is at the greatest risk. 1 2 3