Journey to Motherhood: A Patient Empowerment Guide

Decades of excluding women as well as pregnant and lactating women from clinical research have led to substantial gaps in understanding the treatment and care needed to promote positive maternal health.

Whether you plan your pregnancy or not, there are ways you can be prepared to have a positive maternal health journey.

To support women and providers with proven strategies to improve maternal health, the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) has published the Journey to Motherhood: A Patient Empowerment Guide.

The guide features information about the three major phases of the motherhood journey—pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and postpartum—while offering provider, nutrition, and care recommendations to support the mental, physical and emotional health of mothers before, during, and after pregnancy.

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SWHR acknowledges that there are valued groups of people that may benefit from our materials who do not identify as women. We encourage those who identify differently to engage with us and our content.   

This document is intended to serve as an educational and informative resource and is not intended or implied to serve as a substitute for medical or professional advice. The Society for Women’s Health Research does not make medical, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations, nor does it endorse or promote specific screening or diagnostic tests. Patients and consumers should confirm information and consult a professional health care provider to determine individual needs. The Society will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising therefrom.

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Support for this educational program has been provided by Johnson & Johnson. SWHR maintains independence and editorial control over program development, content, and work products.