Closing the Gap in Maternal Health Education and Support | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 9

#WomensHealth #MaternalHealth #BirthTraumaIn this episode, we sit down with Emma Abassi, founder of Dearbump, a maternal health platform giving pregnant women the education, reassurance, and trusted support they often lack.Emma’s journey began with two traumatic birth experiences. What started as pregnancy care boxes is now a digital platform where women connect with midwives, access tailored resources, and feel more prepared for pregnancy, birth, and recovery.We discuss the silence around birth trauma, misinformation in maternal care, and how personalized, midwife-led advice can improve outcomes. Emma also shares her experience launching an app as a solo founder, bringing maternal health into workplace benefits, and using data to improve care.Whether you’re expecting, work in maternal health, or want to understand the challenges women face during pregnancy, this conversation offers insights, strategies, and a vision for more supportive care.🎧 Like, share, and subscribe if this episode resonates with you.Chapters:00:00 Dearbump & Mission02:28 Building Dearbump05:24 Community Growth08:16 Challenges for Pregnant Women10:27 Birth Trauma & Recovery13:05 Workplace Support15:34 Future Plans17:33 Imposter Syndrome20:07 AI in Maternal Health22:45 Data Privacy25:37 Advice for Mothers27:54 Advice for Founders30:46 Conclusion💬 What’s one thing you wish more people understood about maternal health?📌 Show notes:Read hereConnect:Emma: LinkedInGigi (host): LinkedInDearbump:WebsiteGoogle PlayApple StoreInstagramLinkedInReturn to Work CourseAsele:WebsiteAppWhatsAppInstagramLinkedInSpotifyYouTubeApple Podcasts