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Reflection on Mae’s Founding
Read more: Reflection on Mae’s FoundingMae’s Founder & CEO, Maya Hardigan, reflects on founding the company and her experience leading it for the past 4 years.
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A Note From Our Founder
Let’s talk about maternal health. In the U.S. Here’s the bad news: Too many women face preventable risks during pregnancy. Black women, in particular, are three times more likely to experience a pregnancy-related death than White women. Many women face complications that impact their health and their babies’ well-being, and too often, they do so
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Reflection on Mae’s Founding
Mae’s Founder & CEO, Maya Hardigan, reflects on founding the company and her experience leading it for the past 4 years.
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Comfort Measures: Natural Ways to Manage Pain
Getting ready to have a baby is exciting! But you might be wondering how you’ll feel during labor. Some mothers choose medication to help with the pain, but there are a lot of natural ways to make yourself more comfortable while you’re in labor. Let’s explore some of them!
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Your Pain Management Options
Dive into the different kinds of medicinal pain management options you have when you go into labor and give birth.
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Communicating Your Concerns: A Doula’s Guide for Expectant Parents
Communication is one of the most powerful tools you have during pregnancy and childbirth. Talking openly and honestly with your OB provider and doula can truly make a difference in your birth experience. Click to learn some helpful tips.
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How Do I Explain My Doula to My Family?
The idea of having a doula attend your birth may be new to you, your partner, and your family. You may want a doula at your birth, but you may not be sure about how she is going to fit in with the rest of your pregnancy and birth plans. Read on to learn more…
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The Foundation of Breastfeeding: Skin-To-Skin
Skin-to-skin is very important because it helps humans transition from the womb to the world. It happens during what is called the Golden Hour – or the first hour or two after your baby is born, and it is the very foundation of the breastfeeding relationship. Read on to learn more about skin-to-skin and how
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Allow Us to Re-Introduce…Mae Mama Classes!
Meet the childbirth education series that meets you where you’re at! Mae Mama Classes are free, virtual, interactive classes that cover a wide range of topics. From Starting Solids to Self-love and Birthing with Confidence to Breastfeeding Basics – these classes allow you to tune in from wherever you are (your computer or your smartphone)