{"id":2135,"date":"2014-06-16T10:12:51","date_gmt":"2014-06-16T14:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/?p=2135"},"modified":"2022-10-13T07:58:42","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T11:58:42","slug":"help-support-maternal-health-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/help-support-maternal-health-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Help Support Maternal Health Today"},"content":{"rendered":"

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by Becky Boyd,\u00a0The Pajama Company Editor<\/em><\/p>\n

“When you’re dedicated to making a change, and you believe deeply<\/p>\n

in what it is that you care about, you will make it happen.”<\/p>\n

– Christy Turlington Burns, Founder, Every Mother Counts<\/p>\n

Did you know that 287,000 women die annually of complications from childbirth and pregnancy? This sad statistic means that every 2 minutes, a woman dies in pregnancy. What’s even worse is that 90% of these deaths are preventable.<\/p>\n

A few years back we learned about a charity making a real difference in maternal health: Every Mother Counts<\/a>. \u00a0We decided we wanted to do our part and support the cause. Since then, every other Monday is “Maternal Health Monday” at The Pajama Company and we give 10% of our sales to Every Mother Counts.<\/p>\n

Today is Maternal Health Monday which means that when you shop today<\/a>, you make a difference.<\/em><\/p>\n

What Every Mother Counts Does<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every Mother Counts works to break down the barriers to maternal health both in the US and around the world. \u00a0They do it by providing:<\/p>\n

Transportation<\/strong> so that women can get to healthcare centers which are often miles away from where they live.<\/p>\n

Education to<\/strong>\u00a0skilled birth attendants as well as providing instruction to mothers on family planning, HIV, and other STIs.<\/p>\n

Supplies<\/strong>\u00a0including equipment and medicine so that health centers and caregivers can do their jobs.<\/p>\n

100% of the donations received by Every Mother Counts go directly to their\u00a0programs around the world to ensure that mothers get the care they need.<\/p>\n

Other Ways to Get Involved<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beside shopping on Maternal Health Monday, here are some other things you can do to make a difference in pregnancy and childbirth safety:<\/p>\n

–\u00a0Donate your old cell phones to be re-used for health care workers.
\n– Shop with our fellow partner companies who also donate proceeds to the cause.
\n–\u00a0Tell your own birth story<\/a>\u00a0– use your voice to raise awareness.
\n–\u00a0Volunteer<\/a> at an organization that supports maternal heath.
\n–\u00a0Run, walk, or cycle<\/a> to raise funds and awareness, not to mention improving your own health!<\/p>\n

Learn more about Every Mother Counts and their cause here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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