Hey—if you're a pregnant or parenting teen in Texas (or you know of one), this is for you! We have collaborated with partners
to gather authentic resources for young moms. Dream forward.
We are here to support you! Visit www.savetexasmoms.org & pull down our resources. You'll find our Teen Mom Hub!
Three small magnifying glasses with a heart in the middle of each next to three URL addresses with the text: Need help with diapers, food, or housing & utilities in Texas? We've compiled local resources & confidential referrals to get families help fast! Links in bio!
Please share — help get food, diapers, or housing & utilities support to Texas families in need! 💛 #savetexasmoms #housinghelp #foodassistance #diaperbank #communitysupport
A young girl with a small band-aid on her upper arm after a vaccination.
If you’re a new parent feeling unsure about vaccines, you’re not alone. Questions are normal. We've put together a statewide guide for Texas families—what’s recommended, how to stay on schedule, and how to keep records handy. Read the new blog → link in bio. #niam #savetexasmoms #backtoschool2025📚✏️
¡Mañana es la Reunión de Jardín de Infantes! Ven con tu familia para:
🎒Vacunas de regreso a clases
💜 Recoge recursos GRATUITOS de cuidado materno
🎒 Premios, pintura facial, bocadillos y más
Pasa por la mesa de Save Texas Moms, llévate cosas increíbles para mamás y cuéntanos qué recursos necesitas. 💜
Stop by our table to:
• Get maternal healthcare tips and info
• Grab easy‑to-read handouts in English and Spanish
• Chat with STM board and advisory members (a teacher, a librarian, and even a geneticist—no judgment, just support! We'll listen! 💛)
👉 Share with a friend who’s got a kinder kiddo!
Kindergarten Roundup is THIS weekend! 🎒 We’ll be at Brazos County Health District on Aug. 2 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., helping families register their 5-year-olds AND connecting moms to free, bilingual health info. See you there! #KindergartenRoundup #SaveTexasMoms #BrazosCounty
Had Medicaid or CHIP during pregnancy in TX? You get 12 months of postpartum coverage (effective 3/1/24). If you were cut off early, appeal within 90 days. As your year ends, switch to Healthy Texas Women or the Family Planning Program. Share this post—most parents still don’t know! #savetexasmoms
We are devastated by the flash flooding along the Guadalupe River that has already claimed at least 50 lives and left campers unaccounted for. To those waiting for news, we are holding you close.
• ☎️ 830-258-1111 (report or locate loved ones)
• ☎️ Red Cross disaster helpline: 1-800-RED-CROSS (24/7)
Celebrating freedom means ensuring every Texan has the freedom to thrive.
Let’s stand with Texas moms this Fourth of July and commit to breaking down the barriers— distance, cost, and care shortages—that keep moms from safe births and health support.
#fourthofjuly #savetexasmoms #maternalhealth
The fix is simple & proven: Test 3 times.
• 1st prenatal visit
• Universal rescreening @ third trimester
• At birth
ACOG already recommends it—Texas just has to follow through. Learn more by reading our blog 👉 link-in-bio
#STDs #publichealth
Syphilis in pregnancy is surging—while chlamydia & gonorrhea cases have decreased ↓ since 2019, syphilis has increased ↑ by 61% and newborn cases are up ↑ by 106%. Texas moms & babies deserve better! See the next skeet for how we fix this.
#savetexasmoms #syphilis #congenitalsyphilis
Did you know? 🍼 Nearly 1 in 2 U.S. families can’t always afford enough diapers—and diaper need is the strongest material driver of postpartum depression.
Parents, we’ve got you. Our new Diaper Bank Directory lists free diaper banks across TX. Tap the link in our bio to find help! #savetexasmomsky
Newborn Screening: Many parents don't hear the full story of how their baby's tiny heel-pricks, given in the first two weeks of life, do really big things, including preventing illness and disability & saving hundreds of lives yearly.
Learn more and share with a new or expecting parent! #savetxmoms
Happy Father's Day to every dad, stepdad, grandpa, uncle, and father-figure! ❤️ Your love and commitment help Texas moms heal faster, babies thrive longer, and families flourish.
Give in a special dad's honor @ www.savetexasmoms.org/donate. Every $ drives maternal health support across our state! ❤️
🎤 No one knows what a mother needs better than a mother.
Our final goal is to equip mothers—especially those most at risk—with self-advocacy tools, education, and local support to navigate the healthcare system safely and confidently.
📍 Your voice matters: www.savetexasmoms.org #savetexasmomsky
🤝 Goal 9 is to build sustainable statewide partnerships with healthcare providers, public health institutions, and community organizations working for maternal justice.
📍 Let’s partner for mothers: www.savetexasmoms.org/goals-for-texas
#collaborationforcare #savetexasmoms #savetexasmomsky
📊 Behind every statistic is a story. Goal 8 is to improve maternal mortality data—but also ensure communities shape the story. We believe storytelling and lived experience should drive research and reform.
📍 Discover how we combine data + voices: www.savetexasmoms.org/goals-for-texas
#savetexasmoms
📚 Better training leads to better outcomes.
Goal 7: Require ongoing training, update clinical practices, and create Texas-specific cultural competence benchmarks in medical education.
📍 Change starts here: www.savetexasmoms.org/goals-for-texas
#provideraccountability #maternalcare #savetexasmoms
In Texas, we don't have time for political stunts—we need solutions that save lives.
💡 Let’s focus on what really matters.
Follow us @SaveTexasMoms.org to learn how we’re “fighting” for maternal health across our state.
#savetexasmoms #preventabledeaths #maternitycaredeserts #blackmaternalhealth
🕒 Time to recover. Time to bond. Time to be healthy.
Goal 6 is to expand Medicaid postpartum coverage and push for paid parental leave so Texas families get the time and care they need.
📍 Learn more: www.savetexasmoms.org/goals-for-texas
#savetexasmoms
📣 People can’t fix what they don’t know exists.
Goal 5: Highlight racial and geographic disparities and drive awareness of maternity care deserts and maternal equity in Texas.
📍 See what we’re fighting for: www.savetexasmoms.org/goals-for-texas
🍼 One visit can change a life.
Goal 4 is to increase routine screenings for depression, domestic violence, and mental health at every stage—prenatal, postpartum, and well-baby. We also support peer and home-visiting programs.
📍 Full strategy: www.savetexasmoms.org/goals-for-texas
#savetexasmoms
🧠 Bias kills. Respect heals.
Goal 3 is about pushing for bias training, cultural competence, and evidence-based care standards that improve safety and outcomes for every mother in Texas. #savetexasmoms
📍 Join the movement: www.savetexasmoms.org/goals-for-texas
Day 2 of 10: Doulas and mental health providers are essential to maternal health. What's needed? Medicaid reimbursement for doula training and expanded behavioral health training across Texas. Because mental health is maternal health.
🤝 Read the full strategy at www.savetexasmoms.org/goals-for-te...
Every mom deserves access to safe, quality care, regardless of zip code.
Our first goal is to ensure equitable access to prenatal and postpartum care, especially in rural and underserved communities across Texas. #savetexasmoms #goal1
Read all 10 goals: www.savetexasmoms.org/goals-for-texas
We’re launching a 10-day countdown to a healthier Texas!
Follow along daily as we spotlight our 10 Strategic Goals to improve maternal health—one post at a time.
Let's do this!
Texas is facing a congenital syphilis crisis, but early detection through a simple blood test can prevent it.
Read our latest blog, written by @childtrends.bsky.social, to learn why this disease is spreading, what symptoms to watch for, & how moms can protect themselves & their babies. Link in bio.
