Maternal Health Awareness Day is an important day that happens every year to remind us how important it is to take care of mothers. On this day in 2025, we think about how things have gotten better, what still needs to improve, and how we can work together to make the future healthier for both mothers and babies. 

Why Maternal Health Matters 

Maternal health is about keeping women healthy during pregnancy, childbirth, and after the baby is born. It is very important for both mothers and babies to be healthy. Sadly, many women around the world still face problems because they don’t have enough care, good food, or information to stay healthy. 

In some places, women of color and women with less money have higher rates of health problems or even death during pregnancy. It’s important to fix these problems so that all women have the same chances for a healthy pregnancy and safe birth. 

The Role of Maternal Health Awareness 

Maternal Health Awareness Day is a day to remind doctors, leaders, and communities to focus on taking care of mothers. It’s a chance to talk about how important it is for women to have regular check-ups during pregnancy, get good care after giving birth, and have support for mental health. 

By talking more about the problems that mothers face, we can help make things better. Some things we can do on Maternal Health Awareness Day include: 

• Encouraging regular check-ups: Getting regular doctor visits during pregnancy can help catch problems early and make sure both mother and baby stay healthy. 
• Raising awareness of mental health: Many new mothers feel sad or worried after giving birth, but their mental health is often forgotten. We need to give new moms help and support for their mental health. 
• Promoting fairness in healthcare: Every woman, no matter her race, income, or where she lives, should have the same chance to get good care. 
• Supporting helpful laws: Good laws can make a big difference. Laws that give mothers more access to healthcare, time off from work, and support for their families are important for improving health.
   

What You Can Do 

Maternal Health Awareness Day is just one day, but helping mothers should be something we care about all year. Here’s how you can help: 

• When you learn about the challenges mothers face, it can help you understand how to support them. Share what you learn with others on social media or in your community. 

• Many groups are working hard to improve maternal health. You can donate or volunteer to help these groups. 

• Ask leaders to make better laws that help mothers, like giving them better healthcare and paid time off after childbirth. 

• If you know someone who just had a baby, offer to help or listen. It’s important to support new moms both mentally and physically. 

As we celebrate Maternal Health Awareness Day in 2025, we know there’s still work to do. But by keeping up the effort to talk about the issues, ask for better laws, and help mothers in our communities, we can make sure every mom has a healthy pregnancy, a safe birth, and a bright future with her child. Let’s keep caring about maternal health every day, not just on this special day, so that all mothers and babies can thrive.