Mother Baby Programs
Few moments in life are more precious than the birth of a child. We invite you to make a gift in honor a new baby in your life, to support mothers and babies in our community. Your gift will support prenatal the hospital’s classes, new parent support groups, and other hospital programs serving the 1,200 babies and families born here every year.
“From the moment we walked in, everyone at the hospital understood what was happening and how stressed we were with other parts of our lives. We are very grateful for the team at Sentara Martha Jefferson.” – Michelle, Kenzie’s Mom
Like all expectant mothers, Amy Plopper ultimately just wanted to have a healthy baby her second time around. To make that happen, she collaborated closely with her Sentara Martha Jefferson team of physicians to realize her ideal birth plans.
While all women face challenges in childbirth, we know that these risks are especially severe for Black mothers. Maternal mortality is three to four times higher for Black women than it is for white women, and Black women are more likely to experience complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Sentara Martha…