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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 2), we continue speaking 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 have uniquely positioned her to launch and lead her startup to reduce maternal health disparities for Black women. She talks about the disparities that lead to maternal and pediatric deaths.
Join us for this revealing conversation on the power of voice and support!
Key Points From This Episode:
The role technology can play in maternal health and health equity.
How a pregnant person can access digital care through Mae at limited or zero cost.
Patient privacy and confidentiality at Mae, particularly in light of the Dobbs decision.
Cultural competency as a buzzword versus a lived value for healthcare entities.
What equitable care that supports people of color throughout their perinatal period looks like.
Reasons for high disparities in maternal morbidity and mortality.
Shifting harmful narratives about those on Medicaid and maternal morbidity and mortality.
What companies need to do to support Black mothers in the maternal health space.
Community, reproductive justice, or birth justice organizations companies can partner with.
Three go-to resources Maya recommends and how to find out more about Mae.
How Maya uses her power to make a difference and the type of impact hopes to have.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Follow Maya Hardigan @maehealthinc
IG: @ps_blossom
Twitter: @PS_Blossom
Click here to learn more about P.S. Blossom!
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Welcome to the P.S. Blossom powered by Rhia Ventures!
"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 2), we continue speaking 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 have uniquely positioned her to launch and lead her startup to reduce maternal health disparities for Black women. She talks about the disparities that lead to maternal and pediatric deaths.
Join us for this revealing conversation on the power of voice and support!
Key Points From This Episode:
The role technology can play in maternal health and health equity.
How a pregnant person can access digital care through Mae at limited or zero cost.
Patient privacy and confidentiality at Mae, particularly in light of the Dobbs decision.
Cultural competency as a buzzword versus a lived value for healthcare entities.
What equitable care that supports people of color throughout their perinatal period looks like.
Reasons for high disparities in maternal morbidity and mortality.
Shifting harmful narratives about those on Medicaid and maternal morbidity and mortality.
What companies need to do to support Black mothers in the maternal health space.
Community, reproductive justice, or birth justice organizations companies can partner with.
Three go-to resources Maya recommends and how to find out more about Mae.
How Maya uses her power to make a difference and the type of impact hopes to have.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Follow Maya Hardigan @maehealthinc
IG: @ps_blossom
Twitter: @PS_Blossom
Click here to learn more about P.S. Blossom!