UniteWI Launches “Informed & Empowered” Webinar Series to Support Healthy Pregnancies Across Wisconsin During National Infant Mortality Awareness Month

Milwaukee, WI — [September 15, 2025] — UniteWI, in partnership with the HRSA Maternal & Child Health Bureau, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and the Wisconsin Community Health Worker Network, is proud to announce the Informed & Empowered: Navigating Pregnancy with Confidence & Connections webinar series.

The series will take place throughout September and October, bringing together nationally recognized experts in maternal and infant health to provide families with knowledge, tools, and trusted resources that improve pregnancy outcomes and address health disparities.

Empowering Families Through Knowledge

Each webinar will address critical topics that shape maternal health, including:

• Hypertension and high-risk pregnancies

• Common pregnancy conditions

• Perinatal mood disorders and substance use

• The impact of racism, stress, and social determinants on pregnancy outcomes

• Strategies for maternal-fetal health, exercise, and holistic support

Sessions will feature leading clinicians and researchers such as Dr. Kara Hoppe, Dr. Jackie Adams, Dr. India Anderson Carter, Dr. Melissa Neal, and Megan Knutson Sinaise, MS.

Addressing Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health

Wisconsin continues to experience one of the widest racial disparities in infant and maternal mortality rates in the country, with Black mothers and infants disproportionately impacted. UniteWI’s Healthy Start initiative, in collaboration with clinical and community partners, is designed to close these gaps by providing education, connection, and support.

“Every family deserves a healthy start. These webinars bring life-saving knowledge directly to the community while also lifting up the expertise of women leaders in medicine and public health,” said Bria Grant, Executive Director of UniteWI. “Through education, connection, and trusted relationships, we are building healthier futures for mothers, babies, and families across Wisconsin.”

Event Details

• Dates: September 22 – October 13, 2025

• Time: 6–7 PM CST

• Location: Virtual (Registration Required)

• Cost: Free and open to the public

Families, caregivers, health professionals, and community members are encouraged to attend.