Maternal Health Initiative

@Wilson_MHI

's MHI brings together global experts to discuss issues related to maternal health. Subscribe: RTs are not endorsements.

Washington, DC
wilsoncenter.org/program/matern…
Joined June 2018
232 Photos and videos Photos and videos

Tweets

You blocked @Wilson_MHI

Are you sure you want to view these Tweets? Viewing Tweets won't unblock @Wilson_MHI

  1. Pinned Tweet
    21 Jun 2018

    BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: With the collaboration of , ’s @MCSPglobal, , & , we are advancing progress around maternal health issues today through independent research & open dialogue. Read more about us here:

    9 retweets 47 likes
    Undo
  2. 9 hours ago

    Take some time this weekend to read this in-depth look at women, work, and COVID-19 from the New York Times. Read our coverage to learn more about the "'dangerous dichotomy" of women's work in the pandemic:

    “Some days are so busy they feel like they don’t even exist.” This is the story of three working moms, in three different parts of the U.S. They are stressed, burned out and unraveling at the seams that the pandemic has exposed.
    Show this thread
    1 retweet 3 likes
    Undo
  3. Retweeted
    Feb 11

    The Wilson Center's first interactive annual report takes us through a year of insight and impact:

    1 reply 7 retweets 4 likes
    Undo
  4. Feb 13

    Reminder that MHI is now on Instagram! Give us a follow to keep up with all things and at :

    3 likes
    Undo
  5. Feb 12

    It was an honor to partner with , , , , and for this event. Read our summary to learn more about in conflict and humanitarian settings.

    We had the honor of participating in the hosted event on in conflict & humanitarian settings. Thanks for this great event and for commemorating our friend and colleague, Jennifer Schlecht. Read the full event summary here ⬇️
    Undo
  6. Retweeted
    Feb 9

    "Countering child marriage takes community-targeted solutions, from youth peer groups to economic incentives for parents who prolong girls’ education," writes . Read more in this latest blog courtesy of :

    2 retweets 3 likes
    Undo
  7. Feb 11

    . is the Founder and President of the National Birth Equity Collaborative (). Her work focuses on racism as the root cause of health inequities. Revisit our event w/ to hear more from Dr. Crear-Perry:

    1 reply 1 retweet 2 likes
    Show this thread
    Show this thread
    Undo
  8. Retweeted
    Feb 8

    Good news - and new out and this set of bills to address US maternal health crisis includes bill on climate crisis. These bold initiatives to address racial disparities in maternal health are much needed.

    1 reply 37 retweets 61 likes
    Undo
  9. Feb 11

    The needs of women and girls tend to be left out of responses due to a “critical gap in women’s leadership in humanitarian settings,” said Emergency . Read more about the importance of protecting & engaging women in humanitarian settings:

    3 retweets 3 likes
    Undo
  10. Feb 10

    Check out this piece from MHI guest writer of :

    The deadly pandemic and resulting economic strife are fueling child marriages, likely reversing 25 years of progress. Learn more:
    1 like
    Undo
  11. Feb 10

    NEW from MHI: "Early Interventions in Men’s and Boys’ Health and Well-Being Have Lifelong Effects" Check out our summary of 's recent event on engaging men and boys in and other programming:

    1 retweet 1 like
    Undo
  12. Feb 10

    Powerful closing remarks from 's Geeta Lal @ 's event: "There is ample evidence that midwives & nurses transform health care...the question here remains if it is so obvious then why are we not adequately investing in our nursing and midwifery workforce?"

    1 retweet 8 likes
    Undo
  13. Feb 10

    Tune in for this event happening now!

    ⏰HAPPENING NOW! The launch of our list is featuring stories from the frontlines of the outstanding nurse and midwife leaders. JOIN NOW ➡️
    Undo
  14. Retweeted
    Jan 25

    Voices from the frontlines in health are a critical part of the COVID-19 response. On February 10th, we are hosting an event to officially launch the 100+ Outstanding Nurses & Midwives list, and hear their stories of being a nurse/midwife during COVID!➡️

    , , and 2 others
    3 replies 29 retweets 63 likes
    Undo
  15. Feb 9

    The Alliance works to ensure that Black mothers have the support and resources to thrive before, during, & after pregnancy and were key partners in the . Check out their other work:

    1 reply 2 likes
    Show this thread
    Show this thread
    Undo
  16. Feb 9

    Check out the results of 's survey and read more about what to expect on policy from the Biden Administration during its first 100 Days:

    NEW: Since 2001, we’ve conducted a survey ~ every 4 years. This year we asked about 7 policies around maternal health, paid leave, and sexual and reproductive health likely to be discussed with the new administration. See the results:
    Show this thread
    1 like
    Undo
  17. Feb 8

    "A safe pregnancy should be a right, not a privilege,” , sponsor of the Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act

    1 retweet 4 likes
    Undo
  18. Feb 8

    "Our goal is to make maternal mortalities a thing of the past," said , lead sponsor of the Moms Matter Act, which recognizes the intersection between maternal health, mental health, & substance use disorders

    1 retweet 1 like
    Undo
  19. Feb 8

    “What inspired me to get involved in this is really the fact that there are so many intersections w/ the work that we’re doing...we have to do the things that we know that affect the entire ecosystem," said about addressing in the

    2 retweets 4 likes
    Undo
  20. Feb 8

    “My whole lived experience taught me that…we needed to focus on a perinatal workforce,” including physician assistants, doulas, and birth coaches and advocates, said , lead sponsor of the Perinatal Workforce Act.

    4 likes
    Undo
  21. Feb 8

    “All hope is not lost. We are not hopeless. This year’s ensures our health care systems, our providers, and our society will truly make Black maternal and infant health a priority," . Tune in to the re-introduction of the bill now:

    4 likes
    Undo

@Wilson_MHI hasn't Tweeted yet.

Loading seems to be taking a while.

Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

    You may also like

    ·