On #BumpDay, we raise awareness and support so that every mom gets the help she needs to deliver a healthy start in life for the baby she loves, regardless of the color of her skin, where she lives or her ability to pay.

July 23, 2025

Share a bump. Spread the word. Save a life.

Healthy futures start with healthy beginnings, but not every mom gets the care she needs to deliver that healthy start to herself and the baby she loves. There are vast disparities in maternal health care based on where a mom lives, her ability to pay and the color of her skin.

That’s unacceptable, and it’s why What to Expect Project started #BumpDay. Held annually each July, the goal of #BumpDay is to raise awareness about the need for equitable care for every mom, everywhere, and to urge elected representatives to take action to support safe pregnancies and healthy babies.

Take action on the topic you care about most

Create change by reaching out to your local representatives.

Select one of the topics to begin. We’ll guide you through the process and provide a starting template for you to use.

Dad’s Matter Act
Constituent request in support of the Dad's Matter Act – a bill to improve maternal health outcomes through promoting fatherhood engagement.<br /> <br />
Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act
Constituent request in support of the Rural Obstetric Readiness. Act – a bill that creates and expands federal grant programs within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to increase capacity to provide emergency obstetric health services in rural areas.

Post. Share. Advocate.

1. On July 23, 2025, go to Twitter or Instagram and post a pregnancy photo — past or present, yours or someone you love — with #BumpDay. Include a reason why you’re sharing your bump. (Need some inspiration? Try this: “There are vast disparities in maternal health care based on where a mom lives, her ability to pay and the color of her skin. That’s unacceptable, and it’s why I’m participating in #BumpDay with @whattoexpectproject and @whattoexpect.”)

2. Tag three friends and ask them to share a bump.

3. Go to whattexpectproject.org to send an email to your elected officials urging them to support the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act, which aims to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States.

 

#BUMPDAY FACT SHEET Social Media Toolkit

Photos from #bumpday

Being a mother is my greatest life accomplishment🙏🏼 I’m so grateful for my sweet angel kealarose_ 💕💕💕
📸 itstroyjensen (& makeup/hair)
Thank you tiamowry

Repost from tiamowry

The most important job I have ever had is being a mom to my two babies. #Pregnancy is such an incredible journey with so many ups and downs.  I’ve shared with you all my story - from my diagnosis with #endometriosis, to the birth of my son, creehardrict and later my daughter, #Cairo.  I am honored to have the platform I do to emphasize the importance of #BumpDay.   We are here celebrating beautiful bumps and raising awareness about the urgent need for better maternal healthcare in the United States, especially for African American and Indigenous women, who face huge disparities in care.  Join me today, and everyday, in supporting this cause and post your #BumpDay photo.  Also I encourage you to go to https://www.whattoexpectproject.org/ and send an email to your elected officials urging them to take policy action that supports safe #pregnancies and healthy babies. ❤️
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I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 32! 😂 I never thought a year ago I would be celebrating my 32nd birthday while growing a human, & better yet, almost ready to birth a human! 👶🏼💗😂 But I wouldn’t have it any other way! This journey over the past 9 months (even with the bumpy start) has been so amazing & will make it all worth it when we get to meet baby girl in just a couple of days! 😳🎀👶🏼

Time flies! Cheers to another year older!🥂

#32ndbirthday #birthdaygirl #birthdaywishes #happybirthday #38weekspregnant #bumpday #bumpstyle #cozyweekend #kelsiekristineblog
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I missed international #bumpday yesterday and I wanted to highlight this photo as it was taken at my baby shower for Jake and we were all pregnant with baby boys 💙

kiracohen
thecreativecait
dianamadison
heidimontag
sarahstage
brittanylittleton

#whattoexpect #bumpday #pregancy #tbrowback #babyshower #boymom #friends #pregnant #babybump #goodtimes #memory #reminiscence
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A special thanks to our partners

What to Expect, the world’s best-known and most-loved pregnancy and parenting brand, and What To Expect Project are bringing together a coalition of organizations equally devoted to supporting and empowering moms and dads everywhere before, during, and after pregnancy.

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Media Partners

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GHC Member Spotlight: What to Expect Project

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Advocacy

Rep. Houlahan Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing Bump Day

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Author Heidi Murkoff Celebrates Motherhood with National Bump Day

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Join the Hump Day, Bump Day Virtual Baby Shower

phl17.com
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Raising awareness about maternal health worldwide on National Bump Day – by Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Heidi Murkoff

thehill.com
Maternal Health

#BumpDay Highlights Coronavirus And Racial Disparities In Pregnancy

forbes.com
Maternal Health

Why the Maternal Mortality Rate Is so Much Higher for Black Moms in the U.S. — and What We Can Do About It

whattoexpect.com