March for Moms-Nashville

04/11/2020

Dear March for Moms-Nashville Family,
I hope you are all safe and healthy at home. In accordance with CDC guidelines, we’ve decided to cancel our May rally at Shelby Park. Instead, we will hold our first Nashville Rally in May of 2021. While we may all be disappointed, I’m certain that this decision will lead us on a path that’s even more impactful. Please stay tuned for more information.
During these uncertain times, we must continue to be strong advocates for the support and dignity of mothers. This moment presents us with an opportunity to be creative about how we approach meaningful policy change for the mothers and families who now more than ever need our support. I’m hopeful for the day we are on the other side of all of this and look forward to making even more meaningful change together.
To those of you on the front lines.
- Kelsie Krantz, MS | Nashville Director

03/14/2020

Folks, we have our second Title level sponsor…Clarksville Midwifery! Jenny Fardink and Christy Peterson have been practicing together for over 10 years and their positive energy is inspiring. Check them out: http://www.clarksvillemidwifery.com/
To become a sponsor, send us a DM. March for Moms

03/11/2020

If you have an interest in event planning, marketing, or graphic design, we’d love your help! Comment or send us a DM to find out ways to get involved.

03/10/2020

Action for change!

“THE KIRA JOHNSON ACT” Today we introduce to Congress a federal bill honoring Kira Dixon Johnson. This monumental legislation which is a part of a 10 bill package we are calling the “MOMNIBUS” will Provide funding to establish Respectful Maternity Care Compliance Offices within hospitals to provide mechanisms for pregnant and postpartum patients to report instances of disrespect or evidence of racial, ethnic, or other types of bias and promote accountability.
Additionally The Kira Johnson Act will:
1. Provide funding for community-based organizations – particularly organizations led by Black women – to improve Black maternal health outcomes through programs that:
➢ Support women with maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
➢ Address social determinants of health like housing, transportation, and nutrition.
➢ Promote health literacy and education in the prenatal and postpartum periods.
➢ Provide support from doulas and other perinatal health workers throughout pregnancy and up to one year after birth.
2. Provide funding for grant programs to implement and study consistent bias, racism, and discrimination trainings for all employees in maternity care settings. A special thank you to our congressional sponsor and the entire Black Maternal Health Caucus .

03/08/2020

A huge thank you to our first Title level sponsor… Music City Doulas! Since 2015, Ashley Stebbins and Arielle Fears have been providing comprehensive care for families of all composition. March for Moms
To become a sponsor, send us a DM.

03/07/2020

Join us May 3 to celebrate moms and families.

Amber Price Jenny Fardink Women Obstetrics Sarah Smith Kelsie Smith Krantz Tennessee Maternal Fetal Medicine Amy Green Suzanne McMurtry Baird Arielle Fears The Rooted Bridge Kayla Romans Smith

03/04/2020

Important information for pregnant people to know.

The risks, so far, seem no greater than for anyone else, but the research is thin and only applies to later stage of pregnancy.

03/03/2020

Black mothers are 3-4 times more likely to die of pregnancy-related causes than white women. American Indian and Alaska Natives are 2.3 times more likely to die than white mothers; in urban settings, they are 4.5 times more likely to die.

Together we can do better.

02/29/2020

March for Moms is a grassroots coalition with intent to seek national attention by investing in and supporting moms. We are not representing interests of any singular professional group, entity, or association. Rather, we are representing consumers and health providers to voice a shared platform, demanding national dialogue to improve care for mothers and babies. For more information on how you can get involved please email us at [email protected].

02/27/2020

We are still looking for volunteers to come out and help us with this event. Do you have some time on May 3rd that you would be open to volunteering with us.

We need your help! Please consider volunteering for March for Moms-Nashville on May 3rd.

Volunteers needed:

Before the day of the event:
Event ambassadors:
post about the rally on social and invite your friends
help direct and guide attendees throughout the event

Day of event:
Welcome people at the entrance
Register people at the 5k table
Hand out bibs for 5k
Hand out water to 5k runners
Cheer on 5k runners and families

Hand out t-shirts
Hand out water to rally attendees
Hand out giveaways at the rally

Photographer: take fun pictures at the event for social and media platforms
Videographer: capture impactful footage for social and media platforms

Setup crew for 5k and rally
Clean up crew

02/27/2020

We want to say thank you to our national sponsors. Please give them a like and show them the love.

Thank you to our 2020 sponsors! We 🧡 you AWHONN - The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses Lamaze International American College of Nurse-Midwives DONA International Every Mother Counts! Are you interested in sponsoring our 2020 rally? Check out opportunities here: http://ow.ly/DGKh50ylIMw