Mama Thrive
About Us
Your Ally In Maternal Care
Mama Thrive is a Multicultural Maternal Telehealth Program under Agape Family Health that ensures minority women get access to exceptional healthcare before, during, and after pregnancy. We provide resources and support to help mothers thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially.
What We Offer
Mama Thrive Services
Medication Therapy Management from a Board-Certified Pharmacist
Pregnancy Education from a Nurse Educator
Nutrition Counseling from a Certified Dietitian
Social and Medical Resource Management from Care Coordinators
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Our goal is to help mothers thrive during pregnancy and beyond, so they can give their children the best possible start in life.
What We Offer
Our Partners' Services:
Prenatal care
Postpartum care
Immunizations
Screenings
General primary medical care
Psychosocial therapy
Financial assistance
Family Assistance Programs
Southside Jacksonville
Family Practice
3900-2 University Blvd South
Jacksonville, Florida 32216
United States
Office Hours *
Monday – Friday:
7:30AM – 5PM
Northside Jacksonville
Family Practice, Women’s Health and Pharmacy
1680 Dunn Avenue, Suite 35-38B
Jacksonville, Florida 32218
United States
Office Hours *
Monday – Friday:
8AM – 5PM
Downtown Jacksonville
Family Practice and Pharmacy
120 King Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
United States
Office Hours *
Monday – Friday:
8AM – 5PM
Westside Jacksonville
Family Practice
5460 Blanding Blvd
Jacksonville, Florida 32244
United States
Office Hours *
Monday – Friday:
7:30AM – 5PM
Our Mission
Progressively improving for a better world.
Our mission is to become allies in the multicultural maternal health journey, ensuring that minority women get access to high-quality healthcare before, during, and after their pregnancy. Our priorities as healthcare providers are to be informed and educated, recognize and confront racial bias and most importantly, actively listen to women’s concerns in order to provide personalized care.
At Mama Thrive, we firmly believe that each story is unique and must be treated with the best possible approach and professionalism. With team-effort between physicians and patients, we will make fully-informed decisions to ensure a positive maternal health experience for every woman.
“It is health that is the real wealth, and not pieces of gold and silver.”
Our Mission
To provide quality health care and education programs so that every mother has the opportunity to thrive.
The Problem
Black women in the United States are 3 to 5 times more likely to die from pregnancy or postpartum issues than white women.
The estimated national maternal mortality rate in the United States is about 17 per 100,000 live births––but it is about 43 per 100,000 live births for Black women.
Main Causes
- A biased health care system
- Implicit bias in health care providers
- Insufficient health care access
- Lack of comprehensive data around how moms are dying and why
OTHER FINDINGS
- Maternal mortality not only has to do with pregnancy itself but with how it's handled.
- Black and other minority women often have to advocate for themselves to get adequate care, no matter how educated or informed they are.
- According to the CDC, about 60% of maternal deaths are preventable.
- The U.S. is the only industrialized nation in the world where maternal mortality is rising.
- Each year, approximately 700 American women die during pregnancy, childbirth or subsequent complications.
Our Resources
Maternal and Infant Mortality
Maternal mortality refers to the death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days of delivery. On the other hand, infant mortality refers to the death of a newborn baby within the first year of life. Both maternal and infant mortality are important indicators of the health and well-being of a population and can be influenced by a range of factors such as access to healthcare, nutrition, and socioeconomic status.
Reducing Disparities in Adverse Pregnancy
Reducing disparities in adverse pregnancy refers to efforts to close the gaps in maternal and infant health outcomes experienced by certain groups of women. These disparities are often driven by social determinants of health, including race, ethnicity, income, education, and access to quality healthcare.
Adequate Prenatal Care
Adequate prenatal care refers to the comprehensive medical and lifestyle support a pregnant woman receives to ensure the best possible health outcomes for both her and her baby. This care includes regular prenatal visits with a healthcare provider, proper nutrition and exercise, testing and screening for potential complications or issues, and education and counseling on various aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting.
Black Maternal Mortality
Black maternal mortality refers to the higher rates of pregnancy-related deaths among Black women than among other racial or ethnic groups. This issue results from systemic racism and healthcare disparities, including limited access to quality prenatal and postpartum care, racial bias and discrimination, and inadequate maternal health education.
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