Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM)

AIM is committed to making maternal and infant health a top priority for Arkansans. Healthy moms mean healthy families and stronger communities.

[Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) @AIMforAR]

1 in 5 Arkansas mothers returns to work within 6 weeks of giving birth, often before they're ready, because they can't afford not to. This Women's Health Month, we're making the case for policies that give Arkansas moms the time and support they deserve.
#WomensHealthMonth #ArkansasMoms #PaidLeave #MaternalHealth
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[Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) @AIMforAR]

40% say it's hard to find. And nearly 1 in 3 say childcare costs have already affected their ability to work, take a promotion, or pursue education. The good news: we know how to fix this.
#Childcare #ArkansasFamilies #MomsofAR
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[Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) @AIMforAR]

Nearly half of Arkansans say most families with young children are struggling. The challenges are real. New research documents what Arkansas families are actually experiencing, and makes the case for change. https://t.co/NdZHiYQgai
#ArkansasFamilies #ChildcareArkansas #WomensHealthMonth

[Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) @AIMforAR]

This Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, Arkansas doula Sondra Rodocker is asking an important question: Who's taking care of moms? Her powerful new op-ed shares why expanded doula access in Arkansas is changing the answer.
Read her op-ed on @ArkansasOnline here: https://t.co/LApj6wdrmO

[Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) @AIMforAR]

Nearly 70% of Arkansas mothers say childcare costs are the primary barrier to their employment. That's not a statistic — that's the story of moms across our state making impossible choices every day. Let's commit to building an Arkansas where every family can thrive. Because when moms thrive, Arkansas works.
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#MothersDay #ArkansasMoms #ChildcareArkansas #WhenMomsThrive

[Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) @AIMforAR]

To every mom in Arkansas who's ever had to go back to work before she was ready, or turned down a job because childcare didn't add up, or felt like the system wasn't built for her: we see you.
#MothersDay #WorkingMoms #NaturalState #ArkansasFamilies

[Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) @AIMforAR]

Arkansas is the Natural State. It should be a natural place to raise a family. This Mother's Day weekend, we honored every Arkansas mom working hard to provide for her kids while navigating sky-high childcare costs, limited leave, and gaps in care. You deserve better — and we're working to make it happen. To every Arkansas mom making it work: thank you.
#MothersDay #ArkansasMoms #NaturalState #ArkansasFamilies
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[Ashley Bearden Campbell @ashleybearden]

When we frame maternal health as a women’s issue, we miss the point and the price tag.

Supporting moms and families is also smart economic policy for Arkansas.

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[Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) @AIMforAR]

"My tears in that hospital were not a weakness. They were truth-telling, my body insisting on being heard. They were a response to generations of women who carried similar fears, often without the language or space to name them."

Read Rev. Shantell Hinton's powerful story in @ArkansasOnline here: https://t.co/zjOlbsUjKX

[Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) @AIMforAR]

Last week, AIM hosted our 2nd annual policy luncheon, where we released our new white paper: Strengthening Arkansas Families & Workforce: Maternal Health as Economic Infrastructure.

Grateful to the legislators and partners committed to practical, Arkansas-focused solutions that support moms and families, keep parents in the workforce, and strengthen our economic future.

Read the research: https://t.co/Be0D8VLHiA

[Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) @AIMforAR]

Arkansas voters across party lines support family-first policies — and they reward lawmakers who act. 90–95% support paid leave. Voters are 8x more likely to reward policymakers who back it than punish them. The politics and the policy point in the same direction. https://t.co/a0wimG9hzj

[Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) @AIMforAR]

"The progress we’ve made so far reflects the power of team collaboration, from grassroots advocates and community health workers to large health-care institutions like [@uamshealth] and legislative champions on both the federal and state level."
Read Dr. Manning's full op-ed here:
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[Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) @AIMforAR]

Over half of Arkansas counties are maternity care deserts. Families in rural communities are traveling hours for prenatal care — or going without. New research shows how these care gaps ripple into workforce participation, employer costs, and community stability. There's a bipartisan roadmap to address it. https://t.co/a0wimG9hzj

[Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) @AIMforAR]

94% of pregnancy-related deaths in Arkansas are considered preventable. That's not just a health crisis — it's an economic one. When mothers face complications, families lose income, employers lose workers, and communities feel the impact. The data is clear, and so is the opportunity to act. https://t.co/NdZHiYQgai

[Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) @AIMforAR]

New research makes the economic case clear: #maternalhealth isn't just a public health issue — it's a workforce issue. #ARfamilies navigate pregnancy and early parenting with major gaps in care, childcare access, and paid leave, costing nearly $2B in lost economic potential annually. AIM’s new white paper documents the challenge and the bipartisan pathway forward. #arpx https://t.co/NdZHiYQgai

[Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) @AIMforAR]

In many Arkansas communities, maternity care access is limited. Expanding access to doulas is a meaningful step forward for Arkansas families.
We’re encouraged to see continued momentum in this space. #maternalhealth https://t.co/BJ0hJWnWBW

[Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) @AIMforAR]

Happy #NationalWorkingMomsDay! Arkansas moms keep families, businesses and our economy moving, but rising child care costs and inflexible workplace policies make it harder. Learn how Arkansas can better support our moms in the latest report from Women's Foundation of Arkansas: https://t.co/S2MNIu7w5B

[Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) @AIMforAR]

The months after childbirth are critical for mothers’ physical and mental health. These numbers highlight the importance of smooth coverage transitions for Arkansas families. AIM looks forward to working with state leaders and healthcare providers to ensure moms remain connected to the care they need during the postpartum period. https://t.co/VQ2rJMmGh7

[Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) @AIMforAR]

Exciting to see initiatives aimed at supporting new moms growing across Arkansas!
#maternalhealth #arpx
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[Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) @AIMforAR]

Join the Hot Springs Women's Leadership Alliance on Friday, March 6, for a morning of smart conversations, collaboration, and high-level leadership at National Park College.

For more info and to register, visit: https://t.co/AQQ3PYV2E4