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April shares her story about Sepsis and how her health care experience has impacted her life and her family's lives. A big THANK YOU to April for sharing her experience with others.

Having trouble viewing the video? April's Story.

April's story is also available in Spanish.

Laura Kusisto, a Wall Street Journal reporter, found herself back in the hospital after battling a life-threatening infection. Her experience shows the gaps in U.S. postpartum healthcare, doctors say. Read her story in an open source Wall Street Journal article.

I Gave Birth. The Most Dangerous Part Came After.

By Laura Kusisto

While sepsis in pregnancy and postpartum is uncommon, it can occur. Sepsis is the body's extreme response to an infection. It is a life-threatening medical emergency.

While most pregnancies are healthy, complications can occur during or up to a year following birth. National AIM created the Urgent Maternal Warning Signs flyer to provide pregnant and postpartum women with a comprehensive list of common warning signs for severe maternal health conditions.

For printing and additional languages, please visit the National AIM website.

Maternal health patients should feel empowered to have open dialogue with their provider.  The Advocacy Talking Points for Patients provides expecting mothers with language to support their interactions with their providers.

Also available in Arabic and Spanish.

Nutrition is vital to the health of you and your baby. MI AIM has compiled a list of resources to support mothers seeking food and nutrition support.

Also available in Arabic and Spanish.

The Hear Her Michigan Campaign aims to empower women and their support networks to know the urgent maternal warning signs and speak up when they have concerns.

Pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting can bring unexpected emotional challenges. MC3's Perinatal Patient Care (PPC) service provides free, immediate mental health support to new and expecting parents in select Michigan counties.

Parents play a crucial role in supporting their child's growth and well-being. The Zero to Thrive parent resource page offers practical downloadable tools to help parents at home, including our popular Wondering Response Wheel handout and video, that offers a framework for recognizing and responding to your child’s behaviors.  

The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) Division of Maternal & Infant Health provides resources for patients regarding home visiting, doulas, safe sleep  and more.