Embracing refugee women in one of the most vulnerable – and special – times of their lives.
What we do
A woman who has been through so much already should never have to go through pregnancy and childbirth alone. Our Embrace program guides refugee mothers through every step of their pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum experiences.
How we do it
We believe every refugee mother should feel informed, supported and confident during this transformative time, and our unique approach supports all three:
Informed
We’ll help her navigate a complex healthcare system and learn how to take care of herself and her baby at every step.
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Supported
With our experts, trained volunteers and other mothers at her side, she’ll never have to go it alone.
Confident
Empowered and in control of her own experience, she’ll also have the confidence and training she needs to serve as a guide for other mothers in her community.
How we are different
Cultural experience
More than half of the Embrace team hails from the refugee community, so we understand what our mothers are going through and can share knowledge in their heritage languages.
Technical expertise
Our specially trained childbirth educators, postpartum doulas and breastfeeding specialists help refugee mothers navigate every step of a life-changing experience.
Real impact in 2023
Abundant life can start the day our newest Americans are born by supporting new mothers during pregnancy, childbirth and the crucial first year of a baby’s life. We support more than 100 refugee childbirths every year, and yet the next one never ceases to be special!
152
Pregnant women served
118
New babies born
773
Appointments assisted
1034
Hours of volunteer support
168
Healthy Moms classes taught
Get involved
Classes and groups
Refer a mother to our program, or find out more about our classes and groups.
Support us
Donate funds or resources, learn how you can volunteer, or explore partnership opportunities.
News and publications
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April 25, 2024
You’re Invited! 3 Exciting Embrace Events You Don’t Want to Miss!
Read Embrace’s April 2024 Newsletter here.
April 25, 2024
A Closer Look with Rose Scott
Muzhda Oriakhil and Virginia Tester had the honor and privilege to share about maternal health access issues with Atlanta’s treasured journalist, Rose Scott! Listen to the podcast episode here, featured on NPR’s WABE 90.1 in Atlanta on April 25th, 2024.