Anticipation, excitement, and joy. These are common emotions used to describe new and expecting parents leading up to the arrival of their baby. But for a Black parent, joy on the journey to the due date is often hard fought for as they navigate a health system that has consistently failed them. In the U.S., Black mothers are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy related causes than their counterparts of other backgrounds and ethnicities [1] despite 60% of all maternal deaths being preventable[2]. Pampers believes that every parent deserves…
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Athleta & Allyson Felix Join Forces to Empower Women & Girls Through Sports
Athleta and Allyson Felix announce they are joining forces to empower women and girls through sports. In a wide-reaching partnership, Allyson, one of the most decorated track and field athletes in US history, will become Athleta’s first-ever sponsored athlete. Allyson joins Athleta as an athlete, mother and activist, in support of a female athlete’s holistic life. “In talking with Athleta, it quickly became clear – this was the right fit,” said Allyson Felix. “It was important for me to find a partner that championed my values. I am particularly moved…
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