This week, as we honor the various care workers and 'motherhood figures' in our lives, we want to acknowledge the vital role birth workers have on a mom's journey to this new role and life transition.

So much of the birth story is centered around a caring birth worker who listened to moms' wants and needs - and uses their knowledge to keep moms safe throughout the birthing journey.

Motherhood is a transformative process. It is not meant to be done alone. It comes with many feelings and emotions. Our team recognizes the incredible efforts of all those involved in uplifting and empowering mothers. You listen. You show up. You are there in the ways mom will never forget.

On behalf of a team of moms, who are on a mission to better the birthing experience and motherhood journeys, we hope you feel cared for and enjoy the small moments today.

Whether you are a new parent or partner, a clinician or researcher, doula, or a community health worker, the UNC CMIH team has resources on a variety of new mom health topics, with free training and technical assistance available.

Here are just a few to highlight:

Slow Down with a Mindfulness Body Scan

Lots of mixed emotions can arise this weekend. Consider meditating using this mindfulness exercise or body scan with Dr. Karen Abdullah Sheffield.

click play to begin the mindfulness body scan

Watch this! Reels & Playlists

Sometimes the best help is knowing: knowing how to keep mom and baby safe, and knowing how mom wants to be supported. Share postpartum resources for the.....

For the soon-to-be or new mom



Tips forasking/accepting support

For the partner looking out for a new momma

Recognizing the recovery red flags

For the grandparent helping with naptime

Keeping baby safe while they sleep

When you need an affimation or reminder.....

Post these on social media. Let's remind parents they are doing their best - and that is enough.

You can repost these from our @4thTriProject Instagram here. Since we're also raising awareness about Maternal Mental Health this week, you can find great resources using #MMHW2024.

Learn more about ways you can help advance maternal care for all mamas, families, communities, and their care teams. There are many awareness opportunities this month to honor all mothers and those who care for and serve them. Follow our programs on social media to see and share messages and resources:

#NewMomHealth | #ACURE4Moms | #BelieveBirth | #YQ2Q | #IncarceratedWomensHealth | #SafeSleepNC | #ShowYourLoveToday

MomBaby.org houses information for care teams and providers to find trainings, programs and research information, and more. Below are some resources for birthing people care teams:

This newsletter was distributed by the team at UNC Collaborative for Maternal and Infant Health. Learn more about programs at UNC CMIH, NC partners, and work underway at MomBaby.org.

Please share with us your important work. We are hoping to feature more work being done to lift maternal health in NC. SuzanneW@med.unc.edu is the contact, and always welcomes a connection!

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