Hunger, Nutrition & Health in Pregnancy
Working to improve nutrition and health outcomes from preconception through early childhood
Hunger, Nutrition & Health in Pregnancy Action Network
Sept 2026-HNHP Quarterly Connect
September 2, 2026
Elevating the voices and perspectives of individuals, particularly those who face adverse conditions, to inform and guide our work.
Our Vision and Mission
The Hunger, Nutrition & Health in Pregnancy Action Network grew out of the Action Collaborative work to specifically activate partners interested in mobilizing around the unique needs and importance of nutrition before, during and after pregnancy. Download a factsheet about the Action Network.
Vision
All babies are born into healthy, well-nourished communities.
Mission
To improve nutrition and health outcomes from preconception through early childhood. We do this by uniting organizations to leverage their strengths and resources, creating collaborative action opportunities.
Our Values
Centering Lived Experience
Elevating the voices and perspectives of individuals, particularly those who face adverse conditions, to inform and guide our work.
Facilitating Cross-Boundary Communication
Fostering dialogue and understanding across diverse groups, sectors, and communities.
Harnessing the Power of Partnerships
Amplifying impact through collaboration, self-organization, and meaningful partnerships.
Demonstrating Impact Through Collaboration
Showcasing measurable outcomes achieved by working together.
Advancing Evidence-Informed Policies
Driving change through policies grounded in research and evidence.
Current HNH in Pregnancy Action Network Partners:
Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP)
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)
Association of State Public Health Nutritionists (ASPHN)
Birthing Beautiful Communities
CDC Foundation
Health Resources Service Administration (HRSA)
Institute for Natural Medicine
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
National WIC Association
Vitamix Foundation
Member Spotlight
Join HNH-P Connect
Please complete this profile form to be added to Hunger, Nutrition & Health in Pregnancy (HNH-P) Connect.
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About the HNH-P Action Network
The Hunger, Nutrition & Health in Pregnancy Action Network brings together partners from across sectors to collaborate, share knowledge and advance innovative solutions that improve nutrition, health and well-being for women, infants and families nationwide.
About the HNH-P Connect
HNH-P Connect is the Action Network's member directory and collaboration space. It is designed to help members build connections, discover expertise, share resources and learn about ongoing initiatives across the network.
*The information you provide in this form will be visible only to other HNH-P Connect members and will be used to help foster collaboration, peer learning and partnership opportunities throughout the network. If you have any questions, please contact Tsegab Arega.
HNH IN Pregnancy LinkedIn Group
No one group can do this work alone. We want to help create the conditions for successful collaboration so we can align our strengths and resources to move this important work forward!
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