When You Tell Your Story, You Can Create Actual Change.
Real moms sharing real pregnancy stories.
Every birth experience—joyful, complicated, or heartbreaking—adds a missing piece to the bigger picture of maternal health in Texas. When you share, other parents feel less alone, policymakers hear real-world truths, and clinicians learn to do better.
Who can share?
Pregnant or postpartum Texans
Partners, parents, or support people
Doulas, midwives, nurses, or physicians
Families who have faced loss or NICU stays
Rural residents navigating maternity care deserts
Not in Texas? We still welcome your story, just please note your location.
Example story prompts:
A moment you felt unheard or truly heard by a provider
Barriers to prenatal appointments
Doula or community health worker support that made a difference
Experiences with preeclampsia, hemorrhage, cesarean recovery, or loss
How race, language, or rural living shaped your care
How do we use your story?
Education-Featured on our blog and messaging
Advocacy-Quotations shared (with permission) with policy work
Community-Peer-to-Peer support circles and social media spotlights
We will always get your permission before using your name, photo, or video in a public setting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Can I stay anonymous? Absolutely! Use initials or “anonymous” and skip identifiable photos.
Is there a word limit? Aim for 250-750 words, but shorter or longer is OK. Your voice matters more than the word count.
Will you edit my story? Only for clarity, spelling, and length. We will send edits for your approval before publication.
Can I include photos or video? Yes, please! Up to three photos and one YouTube link.
A pregnancy story like no other.
Your journey is unique, which is why it's so important to share your experiences with others. You may submit it here or, if you prefer to use email or voice memo, email us.
