In Case of Emergency– When Abortion laws leave no room to save mom’s life

Disclaimer:

Why we’re writing about abortion law

The staff and supporters of Every Mother Counts represent a wide range of opinions on the subject of…

Sacred Relationship — Why Date Night Isn’t Enough

The best way to support the mothers, fathers and children of families is to have families that are filled with love. 

Where there is love all the many stresses of life become more manageable. As parents we are the ones who set the foundation…

4 Tips for New Dads

My wife suffered from Hyperemesis Gravidarum with both our daughters.

 I’ve heard of husbands who leave during this time when their wives are suffering from this debilitating sickness and need help more than ever. This is inexcusable. The vow we take of “in sickness and in health” comes to…

The Grandmother Effect

Rebecca’s mother died in a car crash when she was three. 

She never knew her father, who left their family when she was a baby, so Rebecca went to live with her grandmother, who had been a constant, loving presence in her life since infancy.

A Short Story

Don Snyder is a well-published novelist and memoirist with a story that strikes close to Every Mother Counts’ heart.

Don wrote this as a letter to Christy. It’s origin goes back quite a few years, but the story is as relevant today as ever. Now’s your chance to read Don and his…

Every Partner Counts: Planned Parenthood

While conducting the research for “No Woman, No Cry,” we met with every organization we were aware of with a focus on maternal health which of course led us to Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA). When we met we were struggling to identify a…

Dr. Sadath Sayeed’s Q&A about Saving Babies’ Lives Here and Abroad

Dr. Sadath Sayeed, MD is Assistant Professor of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School where he serves as Director of the Program in Newborn Health and Social Change. 
 He currently spends most…

Autumn Joy — ASAP: Action for Stillbirth Awareness & Prevention

After Autumn Joy died at 22 weeks gestation, Debbie Haine began raising awareness, drafting legislation and sparking conversation on the subject of stillbirth.

When Autumn Joy died at 22 weeks gestation from an…