One Small Thing
“One Small Thing” is a community-driven initiative that encourages everyone to support a new mom through one meaningful act of care. Simple, everyday gestures, such as delivering a nutritious meal, babysitting for an hour, doing laundry or simply checking in, can make a difference in a new mom’s life by reducing postpartum isolation, providing comfort, and connecting moms to the support and medical care they may need.
Simple Ways to Support
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Californians of all ages can offer comfort and connection through meaningful gestures such as delivering a nutritious meal, babysitting for an hour, doing laundry or simply checking in. Together, we can help reduce preventable maternal deaths.
Record a short video or take a photo of your One Small Thing and share it on social media using the hashtags #OneSmallThing, #StrongStartAndBeyond and #MaternalHealth.
Share Our Coupon Book
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Use this coupon book to show your loved one the many ways you can support them during their postpartum journey. Give them a coupon to redeem whenever they may need some extra help.
Take the Pledge
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Pledge your support to do One Small Thing for a new mom in your life. Help spread the word by sharing your pledge and encouraging others to support as well.
WHY IT MATTERS
More than 60% of maternal deaths happen after a mom leaves the hospital, when isolation is the highest and support is the lowest. Loneliness, occurring in 42% of new moms, is the strongest predictor of postpartum depression and crisis. Your small act of kindness could be the support she needs — and you could be the eyes and ears that help her recognize when she might need medical care.
How to Participate
Take the pledge, do one small thing, and share about it on social media.