Our Mission
At Cherished Mom, we empower pregnant and postpartum individuals, families, and healthcare providers by raising awareness and eliminating the stigma associated with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), specifically Postpartum Psychosis (PPP) and Maternal Suicide. The organization uses lived experience as a call for urgent action to ensure no other family suffers through preventable tragedies.
Our Values
Our Core Values are strengthened by the specialized knowledge that only those who have navigated these illnesses can provide:
Empowerment through Storytelling
Cherished Mom empowers families by creating space for survivors to share their stories. Through honest narratives of infertility, birth trauma, and loss, Cherished Warriors help others feel seen, less alone, and supported. These shared experiences offer connection, understanding, and hope for those who may be struggling right now.
Survivor-Led Advocacy
At the heart of our work is a simple belief: advocacy should be survivor-led, not just survivor-informed. This means individuals with lived experience have a true seat at the table — shaping conversations, guiding decisions, and contributing expertise that blends professional knowledge with the reality of living through maternal mental health challenges. That lived expertise helps drive meaningful systems change and care models that truly meet families where they are.
We are committed to building a community where every voice is heard and valued. This commitment lives in our Maternal Suicide Memorial Wall — a living tribute created through the courage and love of families who have lost mothers. Each story honors the beauty, strength, and humanity of those we remember, while also illuminating the gaps that still exist in our healthcare system. Together, these stories become a catalyst for awareness, advocacy, and change.