Charles Johnson founder of 4Kira4Moms
What if one of the most powerful resources for improving maternal outcomes has been hiding in plain sight?

Despite advances in obstetric care, the United States continues to face a maternal health crisis, one in which most pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. Yet one of the most powerful and underutilized resources in maternal care is often overlooked: fathers.

In this powerful keynote, Charles Johnson founder of 4Kira4Moms shares the personal story that turned devastating loss into a national movement for maternal health and patient safety. Through a compelling blend of lived experience and evidence-based insight, Johnson challenges care teams to rethink how fathers can be empowered as advocates and partners in care, helping strengthen communication, recognize complications earlier, and build a stronger safety net for mothers and newborns.