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Birthmark - National Platform to Support Pregnancy
I will look after you and I will look after anybody you say needs to be looked after, any way you say. I am here. I brought my whole self to you. I am your mother. Maya Angelou
A NATIONAL PLATFORM SUPPORTING PREGNANCY
The Square Roots BIRTHMARK initiative partners with cities and companies to engage local cross-sector leaders in a joint commitment to improve maternal health and wellness that will set a pregnancy wellness standard in the United States.
Through a combination of educational programming and direct engagement with key stakeholders, cities implement public initiatives to help expectant mothers reduce stress and improve health outcomes throughout their pregnancies.
BIRTHMARK Cities will engage with local innovators from both the public and private sectors to ensure workplace environments have the resources and knowledge needed to provide better support for expectant mothers.
Partners like Carnegie Hall’s National Lullaby Program provide an opportunity to learn about the programs and technology available to maximize the focus and support on the wellness of working women.
The Smithsonian Science Education Center has introduced their inquiry-based science education (IBSE) module that will focus on education surrounding mosquito borne diseases, such as Zika, dengue, chikungunya, and malaria within local and global communities.
Key Initiatives
BIRTHMARK® Cities A national coalition of cities committed to improving maternal health. Led by each City’s Mayor and a newly formed local task force, Member Cities become the connective tissue to convene and distribute the best science, education, tools, culture and services to pregnant women. A City Checklist guides community progress and is required for BIRTHMARK® membership.
