UK versus US — Who Provides Better Maternal Healthcare?

What do UK mothers have that US mothers don’t? It turns out — quite a lot.

As our founder, Christy Turlington Burns and EMC staff arrive in London for the Virgin Money London Marathon, we wanted to reflect on…

Hormones, Childbirth And The Mother-Baby Connection

A new report explores how maternal healthcare can disrupt or enhance the hormonal physiology of birth.

Few people would dispute that hormones rule the world of pregnancy and childbirth. Many people don’t realize…

How Fear Rules Maternal Healthcare

Is fear hijacking American prenatal care? Author and obstetrician, Lissa Rankin, talks about the impact of fear on health and healthcare.

One of the most powerful factors guiding maternal healthcare is something that’s rarely discussed. It’s…

Why Men and Fathers are Essential for Maternal Health

Celebrating Father’s Day by sharing the importance of men’s roles in improving maternal health outcomes.

When dads are educated about maternal health and are encouraged to be involved in mom’s pregnancy, it can…

Studying The Studies — Antidepressants and Pregnancy

Heidi Flagg, MD, obstetrician & EMC medical advisory board member, discusses new study from Columbia University and approaches for treating mothers with depression and anxiety.

Why are African American Mothers at Higher Risk for Maternal Death?

February is Black History Month — a time to reflect and highlight the experience of African American mothers.

Q&A with Julie Cantor — A Question of Rights

Julie Cantor, MD, JD is a doctor and a lawyer who represents clients, advocates, teaches and writes about reproductive rights and medical ethics.
 We met Julie at a recent Every Mother Counts event in Los Angeles and talked about how she’s helping…

Great Big Story: Racha Tahani Lawler

Our board member, Heather Armstorng, founder of dooce.com visited with Racha and shared her experience.