Maternal Health Heroes
Every month we’re highlighting an organization or legislator that is working hard to make a difference for Texas moms!
May 2020
Austin Maternal Fetal Medicine delivers high quality, compassionate care to moms experiencing high-risk pregnancies and their babies. Dr. Robert Johnston, MD, a provider on their team spoke with us about AMFM’s mission and his passion for helping moms navigate their pregnancies.
February 2020
The United Way of Greater Austin has been actively combatting poverty in the Austin community since 1924. Their latest iniatives, Success by 6 and Family Connects, are helping moms and their children receive the resources they need to thrive. Shalyn Bravens, Director of Family Connects and MIECHV, gave us the scoop on what they’re up to and how we can support the work that they’re doing to improve maternal health in Texas.
December 2019
We’re closing out 2019 with one of our favorite organizations, Black Mamas Community Collective! We chatted with BMCC’s Executive Director, Nakeenya Wilson, to hear more about how BMCC is hard at work to support Central Texas women throughout and after pregnancy.
Members of Black Mamas Community Collective in action at the Capitol during their Legislative Action Day in the 86th Session. Photo courtesy of the BMCC Facebook Page
