In 2011, I found out I was pregnant, but when I had my 8-week scan, there was no heartbeat. I was heartbroken and inconsolable. It was the first time I had miscarried and I was hoping it would be the last.
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In September 2019, when my daughter Mayah was stillborn, I embarked on an unanticipated journey through grief and depression, one that felt endless. ​​As many as one in five women develop a mental illness during pregnancy or in the first year after birth.
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I founded Mayah's Legacy in 2020 to empower and educate women and families to advocate for the care they deserve. Our mission is to amplify voices, promote equity, and drive systemic change to ensure maternal and postnatal care is compassionate, high-quality, person-centred, and inclusive. Through our advocacy for transformative policies and practices, we work to make the journey of motherhood and postnatal care a truly supportive and empowering experience for everyone.
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Keji | Founder & CEO
Vision
We envision a healthcare system where personalised, holistic support is at the heart of care, empowering women and families to thrive throughout their maternity and postnatal journeys.
Mission
Mayah's Legacy advocates for compassionate, safe, and equitable maternity care for all women.
Through education, policy reform, and the promotion of health equity, we are dedicated to ensuring every voice is heard, every need is addressed, and every individual is empowered in their maternity and postnatal journey
Aims
Advocate for Policy Change
Influence and shape policies to promote health equity and reduce disparities in maternity, and postnatal care.
Promote Compassionate Care​
Ensure that healthcare systems prioritise person-centred, empathetic support for women and families facing perinatal mental health challenges.
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Empower Families and Communities.
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Provide resources, education, and support to empower women, families, and communities affected by perinatal mental health issues.
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Raise Awareness
Increase public and professional awareness of the importance of safe, equitable, and supportive perinatal care.
Foster Health Equity
Work to eliminate barriers in access to high-quality care for marginalized and underserved communities, ensuring every family receives the care they deserve.
Awareness
Self-Advocacy
Empowerment
Education
Communication