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In 2025, Rx Compassion marked 15 years of advancing healthier pregnancies and safer births through research, education, advocacy, and compassionate care. This year was marked by the publication of new peer reviewed research on cesarean surgical technique and the training of more than 400 physicians in the Endometrium Free Closure Technique, an evidence based approach to uterine repair designed to reduce long term complications.
Guided by founder Dr. Clarel Antoine, the organization continued to expand its reach, strengthen community partnerships, and raise awareness about preventable cesarean related complications, including Placenta Accreta Spectrum. Through education of clinicians, collaboration with doulas and community organizations, and distribution of patient resources, Rx Compassion is helping ensure that women are informed, supported, and protected before, during, and long after birth. The momentum built in 2025 reflects a growing movement toward safer surgical care, stronger community trust, and lasting improvements in maternal outcomes.
2025 Impact Highlights
• New peer reviewed research on cesarean surgical repair and long term maternal outcomes published in a leading medical journal
• More than 400 physicians trained in the Endometrium Free Closure Technique to improve uterine healing and future pregnancy outcomes
• Celebrated 15 years of advocacy focused on cesarean safety and long term maternal health
• Dr. Antoine presented at the United Nations as part of the All for Equity series addressing social, economic, and environmental determinants of maternal health
• Clinical leadership in Placenta Accreta prevention through participation in the Pan American Society of Placenta Accreta Spectrum and presentation at the PAS² Conference in Toronto
• Surgical education and accountability emphasized through physician training and presentations at major medical centers
• Honored compassionate care through the 15th Annual Clarel Antoine Humanism Award at NYU Langone recognizing outstanding OB GYN residents
• Community receptions and outreach events focused on building trust and addressing cultural and religious barriers in maternal healthcare
• Partnership with the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island supporting the Doula Notes data initiative to guide policy and maternal health investment
• Presentations to multidisciplinary groups of doulas, clinicians, social workers, and midwives addressing racial disparities and cesarean outcomes
• Distribution of over 400 maternal health guides through community partners currently available in three languages with additional translations planned
• Expansion of Rx Compassion programs into Florida including city proclamations press outreach and education in communities with some of the highest cesarean rates in the nation
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