More Than a Statistic: She Was Someone’s Everything
Being pregnant brings a mix of emotions—excitement, nerves, and a little bit of fear. We worry about the baby, the delivery, and how life will change afterward. But most of us never ask the question: Will I survive this?
We live in America—a country with advanced medical care and modern technology—so it seems like something we shouldn’t have to worry about. But the reality is heartbreaking: mothers in the U.S. are still dying from complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and in the critical weeks after. In fact, about one woman dies every two minutes from pregnancy-related causes in this country. (Learn more about maternal mortality here.)
At NayaCare, we’re working to shine a light on this growing crisis. These aren’t just statistics. They’re real women, real families, and real stories. Our mission is to honor them, raise awareness, and help prevent more families from facing this kind of loss.
Watch this video to see some of the faces behind the numbers:
📽 YouTube Video – “Faces of Maternal Mortality”
Support Their Families:
To help families who have experienced unimaginable loss, we’ve included GoFundMe links below. Your support makes a difference.
Hailey Okula – known as “Nurse Hailey”
Support Firefighter Matt Okula & Baby Crew
Morgan Aubrey Hughes
Helping Morgan’s Family After Her Loss
Dreeah Van Austin
Honoring Dreeah – A Celebration of Kindness
Catherine Holbrook-Healy
Support Patrick and Baby Olivia After Tragic Loss
Tera Cowan
In Memory of Tera – Support Her Family
Maria Lang O’Fallon
Support the Lang Family After Tragic Loss
Kelly Helgerson
Kelly’s Legacy – Aid for John and Sage
Let’s come together to remember these beautiful women, support their loved ones, and work toward change—because no one should have to lose their life bringing another into the world.