Ask. Understand. Decide.
Ask your care team to explain recommended care, benefits, risks, and alternatives in language you understand. Ask how your preferences can be included in decisions.
Education. Advocacy. Community.
Your Voice Can Create Change
Advocacy thrives at every level—personal, community, state, and federal. Each plays a vital role in creating a future where families are heard, maternal health is protected, and stillbirth prevention is a priority.
Advocate for Yourself
Your questions, concerns, and experiences deserve to be heard. These steps can help you prepare for conversations about your care.
Speak up about changes.
You know your body. Describe what feels different, ask questions, and explain why you are concerned. Bring a trusted support person to help you communicate.
Make your concerns clear.
Keep notes about symptoms, when they began, questions, and your care team’s responses. Ask for copies of records and clear instructions about next steps.
How Can I Help?
Every action can help build awareness and strengthen support for families.
Start the conversation.
Share Jace’s Journey posts, educational resources, and opportunities to take action. Repost, comment, and invite others to learn about stillbirth prevention and maternal health equity.
Show up for families.
Take part in community events, awareness activities, and advocacy opportunities. Your presence helps keep families’ experiences at the center of the conversation.
Connect policy to people.
Explore state and federal policies that affect maternal and infant health. Contact your representatives to share why prevention, equitable care, and support after loss matter to you.
State and Federal Legislation
Explore the policy resources and advocacy opportunities highlighted by Jace’s Journey.
North Carolina
Explore State Legislation
Read the North Carolina House bill linked on our advocacy page and learn about the proposals it contains.
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Federal Advocacy
Black Maternal Health Momnibus
Explore the Momnibus information shared by the Black Maternal Health Caucus.
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Take Action
Support the NC BUMP Act
Visit the campaign linked on our advocacy page to learn about the effort and available ways to show support.
Visit the Campaign ↗Legislation and campaign opportunities can change. Follow the linked resources for details and updates.
Our Advocacy in Action
From symposiums and conferences to community meetings and congressional events, we bring families’ voices into spaces where change can happen.
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Breaking the Silence. Building Support.
Help Us Move Change Forward
Connect with Jace’s Journey to learn how you can support our education, advocacy, and community efforts.