As a doula, Olivia has supported families through pregnancy, labor and the postpartum journey. But when it came time to welcome her own baby, she experienced firsthand how preparation, support and trusted information can make a difference. Her story highlights the important role doulas play in helping families feel informed, empowered and supported throughout pregnancy and birth. Every family deserves access to the care, resources and support they need to thrive. Learn more about how Doula support during pregnancy can improve outcomes for moms and babies: marchofdimes.org/itstartswithmom/get-to-know-doulas #ItStartsWithMom
Creator channel
March of Dimes
18 recent indexed videos · 51,800 subscribers
Latest videos
Fresh from March of Dimes
Showing 12 of 18 kept videos
Every family deserves the resources and support they need to thrive. #ItStartsWithMom #doula
Recent video details
Indexed videos from March of Dimes
Every family deserves the resources and support they need to thrive. #ItStartsWithMom #doula
As a doula, Olivia has supported families through pregnancy, labor and the postpartum journey. But when it came time to welcome her own baby, she experienced firsthand how preparation, support and trusted information can make a difference. Her story highlig...
Open this video on March of DimesThe silence is more than a statistic because it is a systemic failure. #blackmaternalhealth
The silence is more than a statistic because it is a systemic failure. 40% of Black women experience maternal mental health symptoms, which is nearly twice the rate of all women. And up to half of them are forced to navigate their struggles without any supp...
Open this video on March of DimesRisk for preeclampsia isn't over after birth. #ItStartsWithMom #LowDoseBigBenefits @HCAhealthcare
You had your baby - but the risk for preeclampsia may not be over. Dr. Veronica Gonzalez-Brown, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist with @HCAHealthcare affiliate @methodisthealthcaresa, explains what you need to know. Talk with your doctor if you have ques...
Open this video on March of DimesTogether, weāre helping ensure #NICU families receive the mental health support they need. #NFS25
Through our partnership with Mammha, weāre helping ensure NICU families receive the mental health support they need ā because too often, parentsā emotional wellbeing gets pushed to the background. Together, we're celebrating 25 years of March of Dimes NICU ...
Open this video on March of Dimes"I didnāt feel like I had the option to rest." #minoritymentalhealth #ItStartsWithMom
"I didnāt feel like I had the option to rest, so I kept going even when I was exhausted and holding on by a thread," Ashley shares. "Nearly three years after my first son died after being born at 21 weeks, I found myself sitting in the NICU holding my new b...
Open this video on March of DimesSince 2001, we've reached more than 1.25 million families across the country. #NFS25 #nicu
At 29 weeks pregnant, Helen Dubas was diagnosed with life-threatening preeclampsia and delivered her son, Leo. He spent 131 days in the NICU. During that time, their family leaned on March of Dimes NICU Family SupportĀ® ā now celebrating 25 years of helping ...
Open this video on March of DimesYour story matters. @PhilipsAVENT #marchofdimespartner #ItStartsWithMom
Postpartum is one of the most vulnerable seasons a mom can go through. They call it "baby blues," but for so many moms, it's much more than that. It's the guilt of needing a break. The loneliness no one warned you about. The feeling that you should be happi...
Open this video on March of DimesTogether, we're building a future where every NICU family gets the support they need. #NFS25 #nicu
After experiencing the loss of one of her triplets and a 124-day NICU stay with her two sons, Amy Nyberg now supports families as a March of Dimes NICU Family SupportĀ® Program Coordinator and is celebrating 20 years in her role as the program marks its 25th...
Open this video on March of DimesDr. Brice GaudilliĆØre on the Potential of Aspirin and Lansoprazole to Stop Preterm Birth
Dr. Brice GaudilliĆØre, an investigator at the March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center at Stanford, on an upcoming Randomized Controlled Trial he is heading that will test two common over the counter drugs ā aspirin and Prevacid, an acid reflux medication...
Open this video on March of Dimes"You donāt need to panic, just be mindful." ā @kwalityfertilitymd #CMVAwareness #ItStartsWithMom
"You donāt need to panic, just be mindful. A few simple changes can make a difference." ā @kwalityfertilitymd June is CMV Awareness Month. Thank you Jaclyn Kwal-Rosen, MD for sharing this important information about Cytomegalovirus (CMV) for those who are p...
Open this video on March of DimesEveryone's journey to becoming a parent is unique. #ItStartsWithMom #infertility #ttc
For two years, Jen Chenās infertility journey was a story left unspoken. She navigated the heartbreak of loss and the uncertainty of failed treatments in silence until she found the power in her own voice. Everyone's journey to becoming a parent is unique. ...
Open this video on March of DimesHow is your family celebrating the #FirstDayofSummer? Video by @courtvw on Instagram #summerbaby
How is your family celebrating the First Day of Summer? āļø Thank you @courtvw for sharing this precious moment. #summerbaby #firstdayofsummer
Open this video on March of Dimes