In this episode of the Maternal Health Innovation Podcast, host Kelli Sheppard is joined by Maya Hardigan, the founder of Mae, an innovative app designed to support black women during their pregnancy journey. Mae is on a mission to reduce maternal health disparities, particularly among Black women in the United States. They discuss the challenges faced by Black women during pregnancy and childbirth, emphasizing the importance of being heard and respected by healthcare providers.
Listen as Maya shares a powerful birth story that highlights the impact of the Mae platform and reviews Mae's collaboration with insurance companies, focusing on Medicaid and doula services. Whether you're an expectant mother, a healthcare professional, or someone passionate about maternal health equity, this episode will inspire you to take action and make a difference.
Learn more about Mae and their mission to improve maternal health at
meetmae.com.
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This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U7CMC33636 State Maternal Health Innovation Support and Implementation Program Cooperative Agreement. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
What is Maternal Health Innovation?
We are the Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center, a network of maternal health equity experts and organizations working to make real change for women and birthing people in the U.S.
Our podcast is a series of episodes connecting around culture, lifting voices and stories, exploring innovations in maternal care and discussing ways we can center equity in the way we approach our health and wellness.
Learn more about us, explore our resource center and find support for all maternal health professionals at MaternalHealthLearning.org.
For more podcast information and content, visit MaternalHealthPodcast.org.