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Listening to
Mothers Survey

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Listening to Mothers is the largest and most comprehensive survey of new mothers in a decade. Throughout the survey, one message is clear: the United States is failing to support moms during pregnancy and early parenthood.

Too many mothers feel unheard, unsupported, or pressured during pregnancy or childbirth. Moms need high-quality, trusted care that improves health outcomes – and they’re not getting it.

Explore the findings from more than 3,800 mothers across the country and the recommendations for actions.

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Tatyana Ali on Why Listening to Mothers Has To Be the Future of Maternal Care

USA Today‘s special feature on Listening to Mothers highlights the story of actor and activist Tatyana Ali. Ali’s traumatic birthing experience with her first child echoes the stories of too many women. Her second pregnancy illustrates the kind of care all women deserve.
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Tatiyana Ali Says Black Mothers Deserve a Joyful Birth Experience

USA Today‘s special feature on Listening to Mothers highlights the story of actor and activist Tatyana Ali. Ali’s traumatic birthing experience with her first child echoes the stories of too many women. Her second pregnancy illustrates the kind of care all women deserve.
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Transforming Maternity Care in the United States

Mothers have told us clearly what needs to be fixed, and which positive experiences are worth scaling and building on. Our policy recommendations help turn women’s experiences into action.

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Listening to Mothers is a nationwide initiative to hear directly from birthing women and people about being pregnant, giving birth, and supporting themselves and their babies postpartum.

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Listening to Mothers IV

Fourth National Survey of Women’s Childbearing Experiences

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Mothers have told us clearly what needs to be fixed, and which positive experiences are worth scaling and building on. Our policy recommendations help turn women’s experiences into action.

Read the Recommendations
Listening to Mothers is a nationwide initiative to hear directly from birthing women and people about being pregnant, giving birth, and supporting themselves and their babies postpartum.
View the report
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Act Now to Improve Maternity Care

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LTMAC member, community expert, advocate, and author Sophia Tupuola shares her personal story at the Listening to Mothers launch event in Washington, D.C. (June 2026)

Read up on the Listening to Mothers survey, check out our data and methodology, find a media contact, and more.

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Below are a few helpful resources and for further assistance, please contact Llenda Jackson-Leslie, Senior Communications Specialist, at ljackson-leslie@nationalpartnership.org.

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Press release: National Survey Reveals Maternal Health Care Failures; Women of Color Hit Hardest (June 9, 2026)

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