The Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center, a network of maternal health equity experts and organizations, are working to make real change for women and birthing people in the U.S. The Maternal Health Innovation 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 at MaternalHealthLearning.org

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Bonus Episode, featuring Jacque Caglia, Director of Learning Communications and U.S. programs at Merck for Mothers.

From Research to Action: Merck for Mothers' Evidence-based Approach to Maternal Health

In this special bonus episode, Dr. Kristin Tully interviews Jacque Caglia, the Director of Learning Communications and U.S. programs at Merck for Mothers. The episode focuses on Merck for Mothers' commitment to eliminating maternal mortality globally and their approach to improving maternal health outcomes through grant-making and strategic collaborations. Jacque shares her personal and professional experiences, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and deep listening to address maternal health challenges. The conversation highlights Merck for Mothers' global initiative to improve access to safe, high-quality, and respectful care during pregnancy and childbirth. They discuss the organization's evidence-based approach, including publishing their research compendium, which presents key findings in a digestible and actionable format. The episode also explores Merck for Mothers' collaboration with the Black Mamas Matter Alliance and their Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative, which supports community-based organizations in addressing racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes. Tune in

to learn more about Merck for Mothers' efforts to shift the maternal health landscape and promote equity in maternal care.

06 Jun 2023 · 42 minutes