<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Maternal Voices Unheard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maternal Voices Unheard is a podcast dedicated to bringing visibility to the voices too often left out of maternal health conversations. Each episode features honest interviews with mothers, partners, and doulas, exploring topics like preeclampsia, postpartum care, racial disparities in healthcare, and the everyday realities of maternal health. Our mission is simple: to educate, advocate, and inspire change—because maternal health has no skin color, and every family deserves safety, knowledge, and support.]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:03:44 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/5lGk2wFa.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Chantel Springer-Dowell]]></author><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:38:02 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2025 Chantel Springer-Dowell]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Kids & Family]]></category><category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness]]></category><itunes:author>Chantel Springer-Dowell</itunes:author><itunes:summary>Maternal Voices Unheard is a podcast dedicated to bringing visibility to the voices too often left out of maternal health conversations. Each episode features honest interviews with mothers, partners, and doulas, exploring topics like preeclampsia, postpartum care, racial disparities in healthcare, and the everyday realities of maternal health. 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