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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 1), we speak 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 uniquely positioned her to launch and lead her startup to reduce maternal health disparities for Black women. She shares the importance of giving moms a trusted partner and community to talk with during pregnancy and postpartum.
Join us for this enlightening conversation on advocating for self and support!
Key Points From This Episode:
An introduction to Maya Hardigan and what led her into the field of maternal health.
What Mae is and what led Maya to create this particular digital platform.
The doula component to Mae and how they promote the use of doulas.
How Mae navigates the mission-aligned work that it does and the financial model that it uses.
The type of support expectant mothers need during pregnancy and how Mae serves them.
What role Mae plays in creating an idyllic birth experience in its community of users.
The support provided during the postpartum period.
What integrated care is and how it can aid in the quality of care throughout pregnancy.
How Mae supports integrated care in Black maternal health.
Thoughts on alternative birth settings: hospital versus home.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Follow Maya Hardigan @maehealthinc
IG: @ps_blossom
Twitter: @PS_Blossom
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