Miracle Mommas

12/27/2025

Miracle Mommas Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports grieving families, share stories, connects moms with resources, and advocates maternal health legislation 💙🍼

Want to be a Miracle Mommas Ambassador? Here is how!

💙 Reach out to be featured on the Miracle Mommas Show podcast. Submit a podcast guest request: https://miraclemommascommunity.com/submitguestrequest

💙 Sew Angel Gowns and Comfort Hearts. We hold in-person and virtual workshops throughout the year. Reach out to info@miraclemommascommunity.com to reserve your free workshop spot!

💙 Donate a gently used wedding gown. Reach out to info@miraclemommascommunity.com to arrange pick-up or we will provide mailing address.

💙 Make a monetary donation: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-miracle-mommas

💙 Donate to Our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/IOUDT4F77SPK?ref_=wl_share

Please feel free to visit our website at https://miraclemommascommunity.com to learn more about our mission and how you can help!

12/24/2025

Spent past night cranking out knitting Baby Santa Hats 🎅❤

To brighten up spirits, Miracle Mommas partnered with Reigning Purls of Hope to knit Santa Baby Hats for babies at Saint Catherine's Hospital, Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Labor and Delivery 🏥 💚

Merry Christmas!!! 🎅 🤶🎄

12/22/2025

Welcome to this week's Miracle Mommas Minute 🩵🩷🩵

Big thank you to Catherine Arneson and Rhonda Curtis for your generous donations from our Giving Tuesday campaign last month!

🩷 Make a monetary donation: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-miracle-mommas

🩵 Donate to Our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/IOUDT4F77SPK?ref_=wl_share

Please feel free to visit our website at https://miraclemommascommunity.com to learn more about our mission and how you can help! 🩵🩷🩵

12/18/2025

It's time we talk openly about maternal mental health 💕

The journey through motherhood is incredible, but it's not always sunshine and smiles, and that's okay.

According to the AHA (American Hospital Association), 1 in 5 women in the US experience some form of maternal mental health condition, such as postpartum depression or anxiety, during pregnancy or after giving birth.

Despite how common it is, the stigma keeps so many moms suffering in silence. Let's change that.

To every mom who is struggling right now: You are not alone. It’s okay to not be okay. Asking for help is an act of strength, not a failure ❤️. Reach out to a friend, a partner, a doctor, or a mental health professional. Your well-being matters.

Let's lift each other up and reduce the stigma surrounding maternal mental health. We need to normalize the conversation and make sure every mom feels supported enough to say, "I need help." 💕

12/16/2025

So proud that baby Josie is going home for the holidays! 🎄 ❤

She survived four open-heart surgeries, including a full heart transplant on Oct. 6, and spent 268 days connected to machines in the cardiac ICU.

👏💞 An Illinois family is celebrating the holidays at home this year after their baby girl returned home following a life-saving heart transplant. STORY: https://www.kwtx.com/2025/12/09/13-month-old-makes-it-home-holidays-after-life-saving-heart-transplant-268-days-icu/

12/12/2025

At Miracle Mommas, we know that sometimes, a physical embrace is needed to help mend an aching heart. Our incredible volunteers pour boundless love, empathy, and care into creating these delicate, handmade Comfort Hearts 🩵🩷🩵

Each heart is crafted with the understanding that a mother's love knows no bounds, even when her baby’s time on earth is tragically short. These small tokens are sent to moms experiencing the devastating loss of a baby through stillbirth or miscarriage. They serve as a gentle reminder that they are not alone and that their precious baby is remembered and cherished.

Here are ways you can help today:

🩵 Donate to Miracle Mommas

🩷 Donate a gently used wedding gown

🩵 Volunteer to sew Comfort Hearts

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-miracle-mommas

12/10/2025

Today is Human Rights Day, a powerful reminder that fundamental rights apply to every person, in every stage of life. 🌍

Maternal Health isn't a privilege; it's a fundamental human right. Yet, mothers and babies around the world face significant disparities in the quality of care they receive.

It’s time to demand better. We must ensure every mother has access to safe, respectful, and high-quality healthcare. By protecting Maternal Health, we are upholding human dignity and building stronger, healthier families and communities.

Join us in advocating for equitable care for all moms and babies. Let's make this human right a reality for everyone 🩵🩷🩵

12/08/2025

Over the weekend Miracle Mommas Board of Directors and our families celebrated our first year as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization! We also celebrated Lindsey's birthday!!! 🎂 🎈

Thank you Tony Sebaaly , Catherine Arneson , Lindsey Petlak , and Jennifer Morales for all of your incredible hard work to raise the bar in Maternal Health and support moms across the country!

12/04/2025

Maternal Health Check-In: The Latest CDC Numbers.

At Miracle Mommas, we believe every pregnancy should be safe and joyous. The recent CDC report on U.S. maternal mortality shows a slight improvement in the overall rate for 2023, but it also highlights critical disparities we must address.

The Facts We Can't Ignore:

📉 The Overall 2023 Rate: The U.S. rate dropped to 18.6 deaths per 100,000 live births (down from 22.3 in 2022). Progress is good, but our rate is still far too high compared to other developed nations.

💔 The Racial Disparity Crisis: This is the most urgent issue. The rate for non-Hispanic Black women is 50.3 per 100k live births—more than three times the rate for White women. This gap represents systemic failures in healthcare equity.

💡 Age Matters: Women age 40 and older face a rate nearly five times higher than women under 25.

Why Does This Matter to You?

These numbers remind us that proactive health advocacy isn't just a recommendation—it’s essential. At Miracle Mommas, we are dedicated to providing the support and resources needed.

We are committed to closing these equity gaps by empowering all mothers with information and support.

What You Can Do:

Be Informed: Know your risks and your rights during care.

Advocate: Don't hesitate to speak up about your symptoms and concerns.

Find Resources: Utilize support networks like ours to find quality care.

Every mom deserves the best possible outcome. Let’s keep pushing for a safer, more equitable future in Maternal Health.

12/03/2025

Yesterday was ! 💙

Today, you still can make a huge impact on maternal health and support families facing unimaginable loss.

Miracle Mommas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to raising the bar in maternal health. Your donation helps us provide vital support through our online community, podcast, and bereavement programs, including our Angel Gowns and Comfort Hearts.

Here's how your donation can make a difference:
💙Lessen the pain for grieving families
💙Provide dignity and choice during their time of need
💙Offer ongoing support through our online community and podcast

Give today and become a miracle for a momma. Every donation, big or small, helps us continue this urgent work.

🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-miracle-mommas

12/01/2025

A mother was forced to give birth on the side of the road after a hospital discharged her while she was in labor 😮🍼

A new Maternal Health Legislation, WELLS Act, has been introduced into the House 🇺🇸

The WELLS Act was named in tribute to the brave mother with mission to protect all expecting mothers 💙🩷💙

A Black mother was forced to give birth on the side of the road after a hospital discharged her while she was in labor. New legislation, named in her honor, ...

11/27/2025

To continue shining a light on Premature Awareness Month I wanted to share Alice's story of being 5 1/2 weeks premature.

If you want to share your premature story please reach out to me or leave a comment!

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