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moms in need

WTEP stands by the principle that motherhood is the ultimate sisterhood— and all moms need and deserve our support.

OUR STORY

Feeling nervous about getting vaccinated while you’re pregnant (or thinking of getting pregnant, or breastfeeding) is completely understandable — every parent just wants what’s best for their child. But that’s why Heidi Murkoff recently sat down with Dr. Anthony Fauci to ask the most pressing COVID-19 vaccine questions from parents.

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July 21st — Share a bump. Spread the word. Save a life. Every mother deserves a safe pregnancy.

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Every expectant mom wants to do what’s best for her baby. Our Baby Basics Program Training is Now Virtual!

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Healthy pregnancies. Safe deliveries. Healthy babies. Healthy futures.

We focus on ensuring that moms survive one of life’s most challenging experiences, as well as ensuring that they thrive – during pregnancy, during childbirth, and for a lifetime.

OUR MISSION

in the u.s.

2 of 3

Pregnancy-related deaths are preventable.

(Source for preceding data: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Worldwide

800+

Women die each day from pregnancy-related causes.

Worldwide

1 in 5

Births happen without a skilled birth attendant.

(Source: World Health Organization)

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Create change by reaching out to your local representatives.

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Helping MOMS Act
Constituent request in support of the Helping MOMS Act – to increase access to lifesaving saving postpartum care.
Reach Every Mother and Child Act
Constituent request in support of the Reach Every Mother and Child Act – to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally.
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Whole-mom, Whole-family, Whole-community

Our initiatives and approach supports the world’s most vulnerable moms before, during, after pregnancy, and beyond.

Partnered with the USO on Special Delivery, a program that hosts baby showers for military moms-to-be and new moms stationed around the world.
Baby Basics helps put everyone “on the same page”—from physician and staff, to patient and families—and strengthens the delivery of prenatal care,…
Follows WTEP’s mission to educate and empower moms in need around the world.
WTEP advocates for increased U.S. and global resources, advances sound non-partisan public policy proposals to help the most at risk moms, and works to advance…
#BumpDay is a day to raise awareness so that every mom gets the help she needs to deliver a healthy baby.
Every mom wants the best for herself and for her family. How can you help make that goal a reality? #MomTheVote.

WTEP and USO Special Delivery Baby Shower

Play her story

Motherhood is the ultimate Sisterhood – and all moms need and deserve our support.

Heidi Murkoff, Founder

Together we can do extraordinary things

News & Press

GHC Member Spotlight: What to Expect Project

globalhealth.org
News & Press

Celebrating National Doula Week 2022

durbin.senate.gov
News & Press

Highlighting Key Data to Support COVID-19 Pediatric Vaccinations

naccho.org
Maternal Health

Senator Murkowski Speaks with Dr. Anne Zink and author Heidi Murkoff on vaccine hesitancy

youtube.com
News & Press

Tricare to Cover Doulas, Lactation Consultants for Some Starting Jan. 1

military.com
News & Press

Support for the Historic Momnibus & Postpartum Medicaid Investments in the Build Back Better Act

blackmaternalhealthcaucus-underwood.house.gov
Maternal Health

COVID-19 Boosters Are Now Recommended for All Eligible Pregnant People

time.com
Maternal Health

Should You Get a Covid Booster if You Are Pregnant? – Experts strongly agree that the shots benefit the mother as well as the fetus.

nytimes.com
News & Press

COVID-19 Q&A with Heidi Murkoff and Dr. Anthony Fauci

whattoexpect.com
News & Press

244 Organizations Sent a Letter In Support of Swiftly Enacting the Historic Maternal Health Investments in the #BuildBackBetter Act

acog.org
News & Press

Rep. Houlahan Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing Bump Day

houlahan.house.gov
Advocacy

Senate Passes Collins, Durbin Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing Important Work Of Doulas

collins.senate.gov
COVID-19

Maternal Health & the COVID-19 Vaccine w/ Heidi Murkoff and Dr. Leana Wen

Advocacy

Heidi Murkoff and the What to Expect Project Work with Senators to Break Down Barriers to Mental Healthcare for Military Moms

whattoexpect.com
Maternal Health

ACOG and SMFM Recommend COVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant Individuals

acog.org