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NurturePA says recent national conversation shows why frequency and responsiveness are key in postpartum care Christina Simkovich is also available for interviews, and her contact information can be made available by contacting Susan Crookston. To view a short clip of her testimonial, click here. PITTSBURGH, PA — September 3, 2026 — This summer's national headlines, including the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, who spoke publicly about her own postpartum depression, a

Contribution will provide direct relief to mothers facing economic hardship across southwestern Pennsylvania PITTSBURGH, PA — July 27, 2026 — NurturePA, Inc. announced today that it has received a donation of 150 $25 gift cards, totaling $3,750, from Giant Eagle. The gift cards will be distributed to mothers enrolled in NurturePA's peer support program to help ease the financial pressures of caring for a young child. NurturePA provides free, text message-based mentorship to

PITTSBURGH, PA — April 8, 2026 — NurturePA, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting mothers through peer-to-peer connection, announced today the statewide expansion of its mom-to-mom texting support service, bringing free, real-time, judgment-free parenting support to mothers in all corners of Pennsylvania. Alongside this milestone and just ahead of Mother’s Day 2026, the organization is launching its "Wisdom on a Mother Level” campaign—a statewide initiative to

IRWIN, PA — March 25, 2026 —Seven years ago, Amanda George was a first-time mom navigating pregnancy and early parenthood with the support of NurturePA's free text-based peer mentoring program. Today, she is one of NurturePA's paid mentors -- and one of the most vivid examples of what happens when a community invests in mothers. NurturePA is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit that provides free, confidential text-based peer mentoring to mothers from pregnancy through their child

SEWICKLEY, PA — March 4, 2026 — A new partnership between NurturePA and the Sewickley Valley YMCA is bringing additional support to families with young children in the Sewickley area, thanks in part to the efforts of local resident and mom, Rachael Wonderlin. NurturePA, a nonprofit organization that offers free mentorship to mothers of young children through text message‑based support, has begun collaborating with the Sewickley Valley YMCA to share information about its serv

PITTSBURGH, PA – February 9, 2026 – NurturePA is proud to announce its collaboration with doula services MAYA Organization and Kangaroo Birthing & Maternity Concierge. The collaboration illustrates the critical role doulas play in maternal and infant health outcomes while expanding access to comprehensive perinatal support services. The collaborations reflect a robust network of resources and support for mothers that Allegheny Health Network’s First Steps & Beyond program ha

PITTSBURGH, PA — April 4, 2024 — The Jewish Healthcare Foundation (JHF), which operates as the fiscal agent for Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, has approved a two-year grant of up to $200,000 to support a new maternal health initiative, A Triangle of Care: Prenatal, Birth, and Perinatal Support. Maternal mortality is a serious public health issue in Pennsylvania, with a pregnancy-associated mortality rate