Arizona Perinatal Trust

12/01/2025

Respectful Maternity Care Saves Lives

Drawing from her experience as doula caring for pregnant women, Jillian encourages healthcare professionals to provide respectful care to all patients to help ensure the best health outcomes.

Find out more at
https://azperinatal.org/doyoufeelheard/

11/20/2025

NOVEMBER IS PREMATURITY AWARENESS MONTH!

Across the United States, 1 in 10 babies are born prematurely each year. In 2024, nearly 380,000 babies were born before 37 weeks gestation.

Preterm labor is one of the leading causes of infant mortality.

Arizona's preterm birth rate shows slight improvement at 9.7 when compared to 9.9 in 2023; however, there is more we can do.

Please look at the newly released March of Dimes Report Card 2025 to see how Arizona compares to other states and what it means for our communities.

Click the link to view the full report:
https://www.marchofdimes.org/peristats/reports/united-states/report-card

11/17/2025

Support People Can Help Women Receive the Best Healthcare

Luis understood the importance of supporting and advocating for his wife during a difficult pregnancy. Husbands, partners and family, hear her and help her get the care she needs.

Learn more at
https://azperinatal.org/doyoufeelheard/

11/10/2025

Por favor, no tengas miedo de buscar atención médica (Please don’t be afraid to speak up)

Sandra tuvo complicaciones relacionadas con el embarazo y aconseja a las mujeres que no tengan miedo de buscar atención médica ni de hablar si sienten que algo no está bien, ya que esto puede salvar su vida o la de su bebé.

Todas las preguntas son válidas, porque cada preocupación importa. Su equipo de salud está aquí para escucharla, apoyarla y guiarla.

A los profesionales de la salud: pueden ayudar a reducir la ansiedad de las mujeres embarazadas mostrando empatía y prestando atención a sus inquietudes.

¿Se siente escuchada?

Infórmese en azperinatal.org/DoYouFeelHeard

Sandra experienced pregnancy-related complications and urges women to not be afraid to seek medical care and speak up if something feels wrong. It can save your and your baby’s life.

No question is too small. Every concern matters. Your healthcare providers are here to listen, support, and guide you.

Providers, you can help ease pregnant women’s anxiety by being empathetic and listening to her concerns.

Learn more at https://azperinatal.org/doyoufeelheard/

11/03/2025

Know when to seek help for depression after giving birth.

Signs and symptoms of maternal depression may not appear for up to a year following birth. Jo did not recognize symptoms of postpartum depression.

Know when something isn’t right. Speak to someone you can trust, be heard and get the help you need.

Learn more at:
https://azperinatal.org/doyoufeelheard/

10/30/2025

Know the Warning Signs: Being Informed Saves Lives

Jillian did not know about the urgent maternal warning signs during pregnancy and the year after birth.

Learn about the maternal warning signs and speak up if you are pregnant, or you know someone who is pregnant or has given birth in the last year.

Learn more at:
https://azperinatal.org/doyoufeelheard/

10/27/2025

Do You Feel Heard?

Across the United States the CDC reports:

- Almost half of women did not ask questions or share concerns during their maternity care

- 1 in 5 women reported mistreatment while receiving maternity care

Crucial Voices of Arizona is a campaign dedicated to improving respectful care practice across our state. We listen to and share the stories of Arizona women from diverse backgrounds.

These women and those that support them highlight opportunities to improve healthcare while encouraging others to confidently speak up to advocate for themselves or someone they care about.

Building on their voices, the Arizona Perinatal Trust provides resources and tools to help women, families, healthcare professionals, and organizations to better identify, foster, and engage in respectful maternity care practice with the aim of improving maternal and neonatal health outcomes.

Learn More at:
https://azperinatal.org/doyoufeelheard/

03/06/2023

Registration is now open for APTs 31st Annual Conference (August 10-11) in Flagstaff, AZ . We encourage all perinatal professionals to join us for phenomenal educational program.

Don't miss the opportunity for early registration.

Exhibitor registration is also open and slots are filling up quickly!

08/18/2022

Almost done with Exhibitor check-in and ready for tomorrow! A big thanks to Miss Kathleen who has been working tirelessly these last couple months to make sure everything went off with out a hitch. To our volunteers and BOD Executive Team, thanks for stepping up when we needed you most, we appreciate you!
We can’t wait to see you all tomorrow, doors open and breakfast is served at 7:00 AM.

06/08/2022

New National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

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05/03/2022

04/29/2022

You’ve heard of and , but can you name all 14 diseases vaccines protect your baby against? Learn more: https://1.azdhs.gov/3rVZSWg