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S2 Ep 12: Where Mom is Served Wholly (Part 1)


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"I think a life of prosperity begins with a successful early start and making sure that we're birthing our babies into a set of circumstances and scenarios that allow babies to become thriving, contributing, and healthy individuals." – Maya Hardigan


In Where Mom is Served Wholly (Part 1), we speak with Maya Hardigan (she/her), Founder & CEO of Mae, a maternal digital health platform. Maya's lived experiences as a Black woman, mother, and leader uniquely positioned her to launch and lead her startup to reduce maternal health disparities for Black women. She shares the importance of giving moms a trusted partner and community to talk with during pregnancy and postpartum.


Join us for this enlightening conversation on advocating for self and support!


Key Points From This Episode:

  • An introduction to Maya Hardigan and what led her into the field of maternal health. 

  • What Mae is and what led Maya to create this particular digital platform. 

  • The doula component to Mae and how they promote the use of doulas. 

  • How Mae navigates the mission-aligned work that it does and the financial model that it uses.  

  • The type of support expectant mothers need during pregnancy and how Mae serves them. 

  • What role Mae plays in creating an idyllic birth experience in its community of users. 

  • The support provided during the postpartum period.

  • What integrated care is and how it can aid in the quality of care throughout pregnancy. 

  • How Mae supports integrated care in Black maternal health. 

  • Thoughts on alternative birth settings: hospital versus home.


  • Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

    Follow Maya Hardigan @‌maehealthinc 

    IG: @ps_blossom

    Twitter: @PS_Blossom
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