Every year on Maternal Health Awareness Day (January 23) , we pause to shine a light on the health, safety, and well-being of mothers before, during, and after pregnancy. While pregnancy often gets the spotlight, maternal health extends far beyond the delivery room — and it deserves ongoing care, compassion, and community support. To me, maternal health is more than a focus — it’s a commitment to empowering women through one of the most transformative seasons of life. Why Mat