National Accreta Foundation

02/14/2026

Every day someone faces their accreta all over again as they celebrate their baby’s birthday.

We know that date can hold so many emotions. 💚

Over the years, many of our survivors have gently reclaimed that day as a “survivor-versary.” A day to honor not just what you went through — but who you are now. Another year of healing. Another year of strength. Another year of showing up after everything your body and heart endured.

We’ve seen survivors mark the day by:
✨ Donating blood or hosting a blood drive
✨ Getting a commemorative tattoo
✨ Buying themselves flowers
✨ Planning a girls’ day or meaningful time with someone special
✨ Baking their own cake
✨ Ordering that “birthday cake” coffee and saying, “Congrats, mama. Another year of strength.”

There is no right way to feel. There is no right way to honor it.

Whether baby’s birthday brings joy, grief, gratitude, or all of it at once — we hope you can take a moment to celebrate just how strong as a mother you are.

We see you. We honor you. And we are so proud of how far you’ve come. 🫶

02/03/2026

When you shop, you support Accreta Connection.

Did you know that when you shop the National Accreta Foundation Gear Store, your purchase helps support programs like Accreta Connection—our monthly, face-to-face support meetings for accreta patients and survivors?

Every item purchased helps contribute financially to:
✨ Creating space for meaningful connection
🤍 Providing emotional support to accreta patients and survivors
🌿 Sustaining a community where stories are honored and voices are heard

Your support helps ensure Accreta Connection can continue to be a safe, dedicated place for survivors to reflect, heal, and connect—month after month.

Wear your support. Share the mission. Help us continue this important work.

👉 Shop the NAF Gear Store and support Accreta Connection: https://www.preventaccreta.org/gear

01/31/2026

🎉 Accreta Connection Turns TWO! 🎉
This month, we’re celebrating 2 years of Accreta Connection—a space created for accreta patients and survivors. What started as a simple idea has grown into a powerful, supportive community where stories are shared, emotions are honored, and no one has to feel alone.

If you’ve experienced placenta accreta and are looking for support, we’d love for you to join our monthly Accreta Connection meetings. Here’s what participants often tell us they value most:

✨ Meaningful connection with others who truly understand
🤍 Face-to-face community in a safe, welcoming space
🌿 Emotional support through every stage of healing
🕯️ Dedicated time just for you—to reflect, be heard, and honor your unique accreta experience

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, navigating recovery, or years into survivorship, there is a seat for you here.

Happy 2nd birthday, Accreta Connection—and thank you to every survivor who has made this community what it is.

👉 Join us at our next meeting on February 7. Register on our website.

01/26/2026

10, 9, 6.6, 5…16!
Those are REAL numbers from REAL people who, without blood donors, wouldn’t have gotten the blood they needed to survive a placenta accreta/ accreta surgery. There is 1 week left of National Blood 🩸 Donor Month. The U.S. is in a severe shortage, 35% BELOW what they need. Give blood today and safe a life tomorrow.

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01/22/2026

January is National Blood Donor Month! For moms with accreta, blood donation is vital. 90% of accreta patients require blood transfusions during surgery. Now is the time to donate.

We're facing a severe blood shortage — our national blood supply has fallen by 35% over the past month. During a blood shortage, doctors may face difficult choices about which patients receive blood transfusions and who will need to wait.

We are in urgent need of donors to help patients who are counting on lifesaving blood following accidents, during surgeries, and for treatment of conditions such as sickle cell disease and cancer.

Help us beat the current shortage by scheduling an appointment to give blood or platelets: https://rdcrss.org/3LRmvrU

01/11/2026

Placenta accreta is a rare pregnancy condition where the placenta grows too deeply into the uterus. During delivery, severe hemorrhage is common, and many patients require multiple blood transfusions within minutes.

When you donate blood, you may never meet the mom whose life you saved—but your generosity could be the reason she goes home to her family. ❤️

01/08/2026

Your story matters! Have you submitted your story to our StoryBank?

We currently have representation in 47 US states. There are 3 states that are not represented, Vermont, Hawaii, or North Dakota. If you are from these states and haven't shared your story, we want you to! The first from each state will be sent an "Accreta Survivor Bag Charm".

By sharing your experience, you’re helping ensure that accreta voices are heard, data is humanized, and future moms receive safer, more informed care. Your story doesn’t just reflect the past—it helps shape the future.
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NAF’s StoryBank is a growing archive of accreta journeys shared by survivors and families. These stories help connect accreta patients to researchers, media outlets, and healthcare quality improvement organizations working to improve diagnosis, and care.

If you haven't already, we invite you to add your voice to the StoryBank on our website under "submit your story". Together, we can turn lived experience into lifesaving change.

01/04/2026

January is National Blood 🩸 Donation Month and for placenta accreta patients, blood donations are lifesaving!

Placenta accreta often involves hemorrhage during delivery, and many patients rely on multiple blood transfusions during surgery. Blood donors play a direct role in saving the lives of accreta moms and countless others. Many accreta survivors and families pay it forward by donating when they are able.
Are you donating this month?

12/18/2025

When you wear NAF gear, you’re doing more than wearing a shirt or sporting a tumbler and hat—you’re sharing your story and supporting others.

From now until December 31, our entire gear store is 15% off! Every donation in the store supports awareness, advocacy, and families impacted by accreta.
Visit our store: https://www.preventaccreta.org/gear