CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health has released a national communication campaign that brings attention to maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States. Hear Her seeks to raise awareness of potentially life-threatening warning signs during and in the year after pregnancy and encourages the people supporting pregnant and postpartum women to really listen and take action when she expresses concerns.
The Hear Her campaign is inspired by the people who have been personally affected by a severe pregnancy-related complication or death and features stories of women who have experienced urgent maternal warning signs.
Women know their bodies and can often tell when something is not right. Listening and taking the concerns of pregnant and postpartum women seriously is a simple, yet powerful action to prevent serious health complications and even death.
The campaign is designed to increase awareness of urgent maternal warning signs and empower pregnant and postpartum women to speak up when they have concerns. Campaign materials are designed to enhance communication between pregnant and postpartum women, their support systems, and their healthcare providers.
Learn more at www.cdc.gov/HearHer.
