We talk about pregnancy, and we talk about birth. But we do not talk nearly enough about what comes after. At the SHE+ Foundation, we believe maternal health does not end at delivery. For too many, that is where the most invisible and unsupported challenges begin for new mothers. Maternal mental health conditions are among the most common complications of pregnancy and childbirth. In the United States, 1 in 5 women experience a maternal mental health condition, including po
The “Pink Tax” is often dismissed as a cultural joke or a marketing quirk, but for women, it is a measurable, persistent economic burden that shapes daily life, health access, and long-term financial stability.