How Health Insurance Impacts Prenatal Care

Exploring the maternal health crisis in the United States, starting with how health insurance impacts access to critical prenatal care. 

When a woman finds out she’s pregnant, the most important step she can take is to make an appointment with her…

Telling Your Birth Story Matters

Chelsea Ann Wiley writes on why your birth story matters.

I remember the day it happened. I was helping a pretty young woman pack her bags while she held her new babe proudly in her arms after breastfeeding. We laughed as I dressed her little one. It crossed my mind that…

Chronic Disease and Maternal Health in America

Learn how chronic conditions in the United States can contribute to poor maternal health outcomes. 


Among the leading factors influencing maternal health outcomes globally and in the U.S. is the impact of chronic disease on pregnancy. A healthy…

Frontier Nursing University Photo Essay

Every Mother Counts’ Clancy McCarty meets the students & faculty behind Community-based Nurse-Midwifery Education Program to learn how they’re improving maternal health in the US with midwifery & education.

My VBAC

Sharing birth stories can help raise awareness about the value of maternal health. This is Mimi’s story.

By: Mimi Hock

I became connected to Every Mother Counts while pursuing my MPH at Columbia University. I became intrigued by women’s health during pregnancy…

Sneaking in Education

Every Mother Counts interviews Jennie Joseph, CPM, founder of Commonsense Childbirth and The Birth Place and one of Every Mother Counts’ grantees. 
This summer, we extended a new $127,400 grant to Commonsense Childbirth, expanding Jennie’s innovative education model to more women. Women…

Zero Judgement during World Breastfeeding Week

During World Breastfeeding Week, join Every Mother Counts as we share insights about why women choose or choose not to breastfeed. In commemoration of a global health effort to educate more people about the benefits of breastfeeding, we’re taking a…

Trainings for Nurses Will Save Lives Across Haiti

Partners in Health shares a story from Haiti on how training nurses will save lives.

Every mother, no matter where she lives, no matter where she’s from, deserves a safe pregnancy and childbirth. Trained nurses can…