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Help us end the mom and baby health crisis
Our mission is to end preventable deaths and racial disparities moms and babies face every day. With your help, our community can be healthier and safer for everyone.
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END PREVENTABLE MOM AND BABY DEATHS. FOREVER.
All across Texas, moms and babies are suffering from preventable causes. Poor birth outcomes lead to severe health problems and even death. Education, community support, and equal access to healthcare can prevent this from happening to more families.
Black babies face the highest rates of death, preterm birth, and low birth weight.
Black babies 2x more likely to be born with low birth weight.
Black women face the highest rates of pregnancy-related depression, complications, and death.
Birth defects are the leading cause of baby death in Texas.
Baby death rate is 1.5x higher amongst pregnant teens and women over 40.
Texas has the 9th highest teen birth rate in the US.
Our work
Discover the impact our advocacy programs are making across the county.
2000+ SLEEP SACKS DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES AND HOSPITALS
10 BUSINESSES TRAINED AS TEXAS MOTHER-FRIENDLY WORKSITES
25 ORGANIZATIONS TRAINED AS SAFE SLEEP AMBASSADORS
3000+ COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDES DISTRIBUTED TO MOMS
250 BOTTLES OF PRENATAL VITAMINS PROVIDED TO LOW-INCOME MOMS
ONLINE COMMUNITY OF 400+ BREASTFEEDING MOMS OFFERING SUPPORT
READ ABOUT SHAYLA’S MIRACULOUS JOURNEY
See how this new mom went from her death bed to founder of a non-profit
Their dream of parenthood turned into their worst nightmare. Seven months ago, Shayla was on her death bed. Now, she fights to protect pregnant women and babies from the same avoidable fate.
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EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS
Breastfeeding Support
Infant Safe Sleep
Prenatal Nutrition
We believe in the benefits of breastfeeding! Our support programs empower moms to stay strong in their journey. We offer free one-on-one guidance and group support, as well as breastfeeding events throughout the year.
Our safe sleep program provides education to new families on safe sleep practices to prevent SIDS and other preventable sleep-related baby deaths. We also train community organizations to become Cribs For Kids Safe Sleep Amabassaors!
A healthy pregnancy starts with healthy food! Our prenatal nutrition program provides gestational diabetes counseling and meal planning with an RDN. We also offer a free prenatal supplement program through our partnership with Vitamin Angels!
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Get peace of mind with our free resource guide
Our resource guide is a collection of incredible (and free!) county resources for every stage of motherhood, from breastfeeding support to nutrition counseling. In our guide, you’ll find:
- List of local programs and services
- 18-month pocket calendar
- Pregnancy journal
- Motherhood health topics and tips
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