Question 1

How to find trustworthy sources

Accepted Answer

o   On YouTube, look for the “From an accredited hospital, organization or health authority” banner underneath the video.

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o   Some examples of accredited national organizations
 • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)   (https://www.cdc.gov/index.htm)
 • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (https://www.samhsa.gov/)
 • US Department of Healthy and Human Services  (https://www.hhs.gov/)

o   Examples of accredited state organizations 
 • Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) (https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs)
 • Michigan Medicine  (https://www.uofmhealth.org/)
 • MSU College of Human Medicine (https://humanmedicine.msu.edu/about/index.html)
 • Hurley Medical Center (https://www.hurleymc.com/)
 • Local health departments

o   Some resources might be helpful, but it can be hard to now if they’re trustworthy. These resources might help you get started, but it’s important to do some extra research (note: this is NOT to undermine the importance of personal stories or testimonies, but social media can be a widely unregulated platform. It’s always important to get more information). 
 • Personal blogs 
 • Facebook posts 
 • Facebook groups

o   Have a question about a source? We can help! Submit your question on the Contact Us (https://www.pc-pramm.org/contact-us)page.

Question 2

How to find royalty free images

Accepted Answer

1. Head to Google Images, and type in the image you're looking for. 
2. Select Tools > Usage Rights, and then choose Creative Commons licenses. 
3. Google will then display images that have been licensed under Creative Commons.

Question 3

Maternal Health Information

Accepted Answer

Overviews and Statistics
 • Severe Maternal Morbidity in the United States: A Primer, (https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2021/oct/severe-maternal-morbidity-united-states-primer)from the Commonwealth Fund
 • Maternal Mortality and Maternity Care in the United States Compared to 10 Other Developed Countries,(https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2020/nov/maternal-mortality-maternity-care-us-compared-10-countries ) from The Commonwealth Fund 
 • Maternal Deaths in Michigan, 2015-2019 Data Update (https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/MCH-Epidemiology/MMMS_2015-2019-Report_final.pdf?rev=73c09aa823314d67ba532ddc2927f504&hash=D5A7B808B324EB7AA9FCE5015546B7D2 )from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
 • Michigan Maternal Mortality Surveillance Program (MMMSP),(https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/adult-child-serv/childrenfamilies/mmms ) including data on maternal health in MI, resources, and recommended actions to improve maternal health
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Warning Signs and Symptoms
 • Hear Her Campaign,(https://www.cdc.gov/hearher) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
    • Information for pregnant people, support persons, and healthcare providers: https://www.cdc.gov/hearher/index.html(https://www.cdc.gov/hearher/index.html)
    • YouTube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQYmeXEewNYAjyBF_0jJ3VDS(https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQYmeXEewNYAjyBF_0jJ3VDS)
 • Maternal Warning Signs,(https://www.cdc.gov/hearher) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
 • Safer Birth urgent maternal warning signs,(https://saferbirth.org/aim-resources/aim-cornerstones/urgent-maternal-warning-signs-2/#headache) from the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health
 • Signs and Symptoms of Heart Disease during Pregnancy,(https://www.cmqcc.org/content/cvd-signs-and-symptoms-infographic-english) from the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative

Resources for Moms and Families
 • A listing of Michigan resources,(https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/adult-child-serv/childrenfamilies/mmms/resources/michigan-maternal-mortality-surveillance-mmms-program-resources) from Michigan Maternal Mortality Surveillance (MMMS) Program
 • Hotlines, support groups, and other mental health resources,(https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/) from Postpartum Support International
 • Talking Postpartum Depression (PPD),(https://www.womenshealth.gov/TalkingPPD) from the US DHHS Office on Women's Health

Testimonies 
 • I am One (https://www.postpartum.net/news/i-am-one-podcast/)podcast, from Postpartum Support International
 • Stories of Hope and Healing,(https://www.womenshealth.gov/talkingPPD/stories) from the US DHHS Office on Women's Health

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