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Our Action Plan
As advocates for the nearly one million annual Moms in the Middle, or uninsured pregnant women who do not have employer-provided maternity insurance and cannot afford to purchase private insurance yet make too much to qualify for state-sponsored welfare programs, we are working tirelessly to:
- Establish a collective voice for uninsured pregnant women
- Support uninsured pregnant women by negotiating fair maternity care billing
- Locate qualified physicians and hospitals that treat pregnant women with dignity and respect their rights
- Award scholarships to uninsured pregnant women to help with maternity-related expenses
- Educate Moms in the Middle on all of the options and resources available to facilitate affordable pregnancy and childbirth
- Advocate for the rights of pregnant women to U.S. Congress, state legislators, and the medical and insurance industries
In addition to these continued efforts, recent projects include:
- Dispelling myths and exposing sources of biased misinformation propagated on the Internet
- Developing an Internet resource center that:
a) Presents accurate, unbiased information that presents all medically-accepted birthing options
b) Clearly defines steps pregnant women can take to secure finances and protect credit
c) Serves as a springboard for media collaboration
d) Helps pregnant women make informed choices that are in their best health and fiscal interests
Learn About The Crisis
The more you know about America’s maternity crisis, the more you can contribute to the dialogue for change. Read the Moms in the Middle Manifesto and Advocate Aaron to learn more.
Spread The Word
Tell your friends, family, co-workers, readers, pregnant women you know, and others about the plight of Moms in the Middle. You can copy and paste this sample email for simple one-click impact.
You can also:
- Place a link to the petition on your website
- Blog about the petition and the Moms in the Middle Manifesto
- Tell your congregation about the plight of Moms in the Middle, and what they can do to help
Send A Letter To The Editor
This is a national crisis that has local impact, no matter where you live. Write a letter to the editors of local newspapers, your favorite magazines, and other publications to increase awareness and prompt media attention. You can use this sample letter to the editor, or write your own.
Contact Your Representatives
Your federal, state, and local elected officials have sworn to represent your interests. Use the sample letter here to tell them how you feel about this critical issue. Find names and addresses for all of your elected officials here (http://www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml).
Volunteer
There are numerous opportunities to volunteer your time and services to help Moms in the Middle.
Give A Gift
Monetary donations make it possible to award scholarships to help offset maternity costs for uninsured pregnant women. All gifts are deeply appreciated and are used to:
- Offset medical bills
- Negotiate reduced billing terms
- Retain homes/residence
- Offset unpaid maternity leave expenses
- Give newborns and mothers a healthy start
You have the power to secure fair and equitable treatment for all pregnant women, but only if you take action. Apathy is degenerative; activism is constructive. Put your individual rights as an American citizen to work to protect the rights off all Americans.
Pregnant And Uninsured?
If you’re pregnant and uninsured, there are steps you can take now to reduce the financial burden of pregnancy and secure fair, quality maternity care. To learn more about your options, visit the following resources:
Advocate Aaron – The blog Aaron Bouren, who lends insight into current maternity-related political and socioeconomic issues.
Maternity Plus + – A firm the specializes in negotiating fair billing and payment terms for uninsured pregnant women.
Pregnancy Report Now – A suite of products that empower uninsured pregnant women to take charge of prenatal care, childbirth, and maternity-related finances
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