Nest Collaborative

Why Maternal Health Needs a Revolution: As Women’s History Month comes to a close, let’s remember that history isn’t just something we look back on—it’s something we’re creating right now. And when it comes to maternal health, the story we’re writing needs to change. Too many mothers and babies are falling through the cracks in the critical first six weeks postpartum—but it doesn’t have to be this way. We all have a role to play in reshaping this narrative, ensuring that support, care, and resources reach every family that needs them. In the U.S., nearly half of pregnancy-related deaths occur in the postpartum period, and approximately half of these deaths occur within the first six weeks after delivery. Worse yet… 80% are preventable. Despite this, 40% of new parents never attend their six-week postpartum checkup, leaving serious health risks undetected (ACOG). Dr. Alison Stuebe, in ACOG’s Committee Opinion published in May 2018 put it best: “New mothers need ongoing care during the ‘fourth trimester’. We want to replace the one-off checkup at six weeks with a period of sustained, holistic support for growing families.” It is important to note that maternal mortality rates have not gotten any better since this opinion was first published in 2018. At Nest Collaborative, we believe accessible, continuous care during the postpartum period is critical to saving lives. Our virtual lactation support is an essential component to holistic postpartum care, providing timely, compassionate, and insurance-covered care in all 50 states. We hear sentiments like this from our patients all the time: “My IBCLC has been amazing - she’s probably the most helpful person in the first 12 weeks postpartum and I am so grateful for her!” It’s time to revolutionize postpartum care—becuase no mother should be left to navigate this alone. Question for those who work in healthcare AND those who don’t… In your opinion, why is early, accessible postpartum care still not the norm in the U.S.? Let’s push forward—together. Share your thoughts below. #MaternalHealth #PostpartumCare #HealthEquity #BreastfeedingSupport

Happy #IBCLCDay to all the amazing, supportive, selfless, strong IBCLCs who are helping parents all around the world with lactation support ???? At #NestCollaborative, we are so grateful & beyond proud of your dedication to helping parents throughout their entire breastfeeding journey ? We can’t thank you enough for the work that you do ?? Today we are celebrating our IBCLCs as well as IBCLCs around the world! And we’d love to hear your words of encouragement in the comments below ??

Nest CEO Judith Nowlin talks about #BlackHistoryMonth and how Nest Collaborative has worked towards health equity in maternal care & reducing the racial gap in breastfeeding rates. Black families seen by Nest's IBCLCs, for example, have breastfeeding rates 1.5 times higher than the national average. But of course it's not just about the numbers, it's about the families behind those numbers who are finally receiving the care & support they deserve ????

Out of the 1500 submissions & 150 finalists, Nest Collaborative is incredibly proud to announce we are one of six finalists in 2024 The Digital Health Hub Foundation - Digital Health Awards in the Best in Class - Women's Health category. An award that recognizes health technologies driving significant & impactful change in healthcare, we couldn't be more grateful to be a finalist alongside fellow Women's Health change makers: Kindbody, ōURA, Mira, Embr Labs & PeriGen. -> Learn more about the Digital Health Hub Foundation:?https://lnkd.in/ez3Bte6r -> And, check out all the finalists here:?https://lnkd.in/eRwx7-fi #nestcollaborative #virtuallactationconsultant #lactationconsultant #breastfeeding #breastfeedingjourney #breastfeedingsupport #lactationsupport #lactationeducation #telehealth #virtualcare?

Nest Collaborative is thrilled to be a Quarterfinalist in the Digital Health Hub Foundation's "Digital Health Awards 2024" ???? Our very own Judith Nowlin is in San Fransisco today for the Quarterfinalist Network Celebration. Stay tuned to see if we win ??

Nest Collaborative in the news! ?? We've been recognized by Becker's Healthcare Hospital Review as one of the "Telehealth Companies to Know in 2024" ??:

Nest Collaborative was awarded the 2024 IBCLC Care Award, presented by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLE) and the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA). This award recognizes Nest's exceptional lactation care through the promotion, commitment, protection, and support of lactation and the lactation consultant profession. Nest was chosen as one of only 35 community-based lactation programs worldwide, spotlighting Nest as a leader in lactation! ??

…On my way to ATA! See you there?

We are excited to announce that our CEO, Judith Nowlin, will represent our team as a finalist in the Telehealth Innovators Challenge at #ATANexus! This conference is a testament to our commitment to revolutionizing virtual healthcare. This event is a golden opportunity to engage with the brightest minds in the industry. Being selected?for the second year in a row?as a finalist for the Telehealth Innovators Challenge at #ATANexus is a milestone in our journey to revolutionizing breastfeeding support via telehealth. https://bit.ly/42E0ocq

Nest is #hiring a Billing Support Specialist. Interested in applying? Get more information on this position and apply via our Careers Page. https://lnkd.in/gvjee4xD