Maternal Health Support
We guide mothers through pregnancy and postpartum with education, navigation, and advocacy.
- Prenatal and postpartum education
- Safe sleep education
- Maternal health navigation and SDOH assessments
- Breastfeeding and lactation support
Mental & Emotional
Wellness
Maternal mental health is central to our work.
- Mental Health First Aid–informed support
- Stress management and mindfulness strategies
- Support groups and community circles
- Crisis referrals and emotional wellness resources
Physical Wellness
We support healthy bodies to promote healthy pregnancies and infants.
- Nutrition education
- Prenatal fitness and wellness guidance
- Infant care and safety education
Spiritual & Self-Care Wellness
We believe healing and rest are essential to maternal health.
- Holistic healing workshops
- Mom-to-mom empowerment circles
- LITTLE HANDS LOVING HEARTS™ Natural & Organic Soap
Holistic self-care for the heart of the family.
Resource Access & Navigation
We help families overcome practical barriers to care.
- Transportation support
- Hygiene kits
- Baby essentials
- Emergency resources
- Referrals to trusted community partners
Community Engagement
We strengthen maternal health through education, advocacy, and outreach.
- Community outreach events
- Maternal health awareness campaigns
- Advocacy for equity and systems change
Why Our Work Matters
Black infants in Ohio are nearly three times more likely to die before their first birthday. Pregnant and postpartum women continue to face barriers related to access to care, mental health support, transportation, food insecurity, and stress.
These outcomes are preventable. Holistic, culturally centered, community-based support saves lives.
This is why our work matters.
Since 2018, The Mommy And Me Initiative has served over 3,000 families across Cuyahoga County through holistic maternal and infant health support.
Our programs address critical barriers related to social determinants of health, including access to prenatal and postpartum care, maternal mental health support, transportation, nutrition education, and essential baby supplies.
By meeting mothers where they are — in homes and communities — we help promote healthy pregnancies, positive birth outcomes, and stronger families.
Annual Nutrition & Community Garden Initiative
Each year, The Mommy And Me Initiative hosts a Nutrition Education & Community Garden Program designed to empower mothers and families through hands-on learning about food, health, and wellness.
Through interactive workshops and garden-based education, we teach families that “we are what we eat.” Participants learn how nutrition directly impacts maternal health, infant development, mental wellness, and long-term family well-being.
This initiative includes:
- Nutrition education for pregnant and postpartum women
- Hands-on community garden activities
- Education on healthy food choices and meal planning
- Conversations about food access, food insecurity, and cultural foods
- Teaching families how to grow, prepare, and nourish their bodies with wholesome foods
By planting gardens and teaching nutrition, we promote sustainable wellness, healthy habits, and community empowerment — reinforcing the connection between nutrition, maternal health, and generational well-being.
GET HELP OR REFER A MOM
If you or someone you know is pregnant or postpartum and needs support, we are here.