Día de sensibilización sobre la salud materna

Healthy Moms, Healthy Futures:
Spotlighting Maternal Health Awareness Day

When you think about maternal health, what comes to mind? Many people associate it solely with a woman’s health during pregnancy. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) defines maternal health as “the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period.” This definition emphasizes an essential point: women remain at risk even after giving birth.

The journey of giving birth should be an empowering and positive experience, filled with cherished memories for both mother and baby—not marred by trauma or preventable complications. Raising awareness about maternal health is critical to ensuring that mothers and their children can thrive, reaching their full potential for health and well-being.

A Preventable Crisis

In the United States, up to 60,000 women each year experience severe maternal morbidity—serious and unexpected complications during labor or delivery that can have long-term effects on their health. Even more alarming is the fact that most maternal deaths are preventable.

Despite advancements in healthcare, the National Library of Medicine (NLM) reports a troubling trend: “The rising trend in pregnancy-related deaths during the past two decades in the United States stands out among other high-income countries where pregnancy-related deaths are declining.” This statistic is a stark reminder of the urgent need for action and awareness to improve maternal health outcomes.

Why Maternal Health Matters

Improving maternal health requires a comprehensive and holistic approach. This involves addressing multiple aspects of care, including:

Nutrition and Education

Ensuring proper nutrition and raising awareness about health practices during and after pregnancy.

Disease Prevention

Detecting and addressing health issues early.

Access to Care

Providing comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare services.

Support for Vulnerable Women

Addressing the needs of women affected by violence or other challenges.

By focusing on these areas, we can create a safer and more supportive environment for mothers and their babies, prioritizing maternal health at every stage of the journey.

Action Steps to Support Maternal Health Education

Address Social Determinants

Empower Women

Promote gender equality and education to help women make informed healthcare decisions.

Combat Poverty

Improve economic conditions to ensure access to nutritious food and medical care.

Foster Community Support

Build networks of support that encourage healthy practices and provide resources.

Reduce Barriers to Care

Rise to the Challenge

This Maternal Health Awareness Day let’s commit to making maternal well-being a priority—because every mother and baby deserves a healthy, happy start.

Precision Health Care Consultants believes, together we can work toward a future where maternal health is valued and protected.