Maven Clinic

Our favorite recent member feedback: “If baby’s middle name is Maven, it still won’t be enough!" We’re honored to support families through life’s biggest moments, and all the little ones in between. How can I increase my chances of getting pregnant? How can I maintain my milk supply when I go back to work? Is my toddler talking enough? How do I know if I’m starting menopause? At Maven, we’re here for all of it—the 2 a.m. worries, the between-meeting Google searches. We provide trusted, expert care your employees can count on—exactly when and how they need it. Learn more about bringing Maven to your team: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eUYqv8SF

What not to say to a colleague navigating infertility—and what to say instead. Infertility is deeply personal, but it's not rare. 1 in 6 people worldwide experience it. That means it’s likely affecting someone on your team right now. And while you don’t need to have all the answers, knowing what *not* to say can make a real difference in how safe and supported your colleagues feel at work. 🗣️ Instead of: “Just relax, it’ll happen!” ✅ Try: “I know this is stressful. Let me know if there’s anything I can do to support you.” → Infertility isn’t something stress alone can fix. Dismissing it only adds to the frustration. 🗣️ Instead of: “Are you pregnant yet?” ✅ Try: “I hope you’re doing okay—how’s everything outside of work?” → If and when they want to share, they will. Asking directly can feel invasive. 🗣️ Instead of: “Everything happens for a reason.” ✅ Try: “I’m so sorry you’re going through this. This is really hard.” → Empathy goes a lot further than silver linings. 🗣️ Instead of: “You’ve been out a lot lately—everything okay?” ✅ Try: “Let me know if you need any flexibility this week, I’m happy to help.” → Calling out absences can create unnecessary pressure. Offering flexibility shows trust and support. 🗣️ Instead of: “You can always adopt.” ✅ Try: “You’ll get through this, I'm here for you." → Family-building is personal. Framing adoption as a quick fix overlooks how complex and emotional the process can be. Small shifts in language can lead to big changes in culture. Let's create workplaces where every path to parenthood is met with understanding, not assumptions.

Fertility, pregnancy, parenting, menopause—no matter where someone is on their reproductive health journey, it can quickly become all-consuming. There are appointments to juggle, big decisions to make, and moments that feel impossible to carry—sometimes in the middle of the workday. Through it all, certain moments tend to stay with people—not always because they were dramatic or life-changing, but often because of something quieter: someone showing up, listening without judgment, and reminding them that they didn’t have to figure it all out alone. When care feels that personal, it doesn’t just impact health, it shapes how people show up at work and in life. If Maven has been part of a moment like that for you—as a member or a client—we’d love to hear your story. → Share your Maven moment: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/dryz9umX

Ask any founder (or investor!) and they’ll tell you: having a great idea isn’t hard—it’s finding the time to bring it to life. That’s what Maven’s annual Hackathon is all about: making space to build the tools, features, and experiences that can truly move the needle for our members. For 48 hours, we cleared calendars and gave every Maven—regardless of role or title—a chance to pitch an idea, form a team, and create. Engineers, product managers, Care Advocates, marketers, and providers rolled up their sleeves and got to work—asking bold questions about how we can make healthcare work better for women and families. This year, AI took center stage. Teams explored: 💡 Can we use early biometric data to spot high-risk pregnancies? 💡 What if LLMs could make our app’s content feel more interactive—and more human? 💡 How can we supercharge IVF appointments by cutting out admin? 💡 Can referrals feel as personal and trusted as a recommendation from a friend? Yes, there were judges and winners. But what mattered most were the ambitious ideas that came to life—solutions with the potential to make care even faster, more personalized, and more supportive for the members who rely on Maven. #hackathon #AI #digitalHealth #innovation

A few days after giving birth to her third child, Deena Shakir felt a headache coming on—sharp, sudden, and impossible to ignore. Her pregnancy had been smooth. Her delivery, uneventful. But her blood pressure reading told another story: she was experiencing postpartum preeclampsia. Fortunately, Deena was able to get the care she needed. But for too many, the outcome is different. Preeclampsia has been one of the most dangerous—and least understood—complications of pregnancy for millennia. It can appear with no warning, even after delivery. And for most of modern medicine, the only option was to respond once it appeared. That’s finally starting to change. Thanks to decades of research, we now understand that preeclampsia isn’t a single condition, but many. Molecular signals can help predict it earlier. Remote monitoring tools are helping families intervene faster. And leaders across maternal health are helping bring these innovations to the people who need them most. In the latest issue of The Preprint, Maven’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Neel Shah shares what it looks like when centuries of mystery begin to give way to progress. 👉 Read the full issue here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eNVeKhMc

Gen Z seal of approval: unlocked ✅ When care is easy to access, judgment-free, and grounded in respect from the very first touchpoint, it builds the kind of trust that lasts. And when getting that kind of care feels like no big deal? That's when we know we're on the right track. Stories like this are exactly why we do what we do. 💚

Finish this sentence: "I felt supported by my employer when they ________." We'll go first: …offered paid parental leave—and made it clear I was encouraged to take it. …provided a private, comfortable space for pumping and made it easy to use during the workday. …gave me time and space after my pregnancy loss, no questions asked. …supported every part of my fertility journey, not just the financial piece. …made it easy to access expert care when I was dealing with menopause symptoms. …provided support and resources to help me navigate the adoption process. …normalized blocking calendars for childcare obligations. What would you add?

You know family benefits matter. But does your CFO? While the impact on retention, engagement, and equity is clear, getting finance on board often requires a different kind of conversation: one that connects care to cost, outcomes, and measurable value. Making the case to your CFO starts with speaking their language. Here are a few questions you should be prepared to answer: ➡️ “Will this reduce high-cost claims?” Look for solutions that offer earlier interventions and proactive care. Preventing complications like NICU admissions or unnecessary C-sections can lead to significant savings per employee. ➡️ “Is there proof it works?” Financial leaders want to see peer-reviewed data and third-party analysis that tie benefits investments to measurable cost containment. ➡️ “Does it simplify our stack?” Vendor fatigue is real. Platforms that address multiple family health needs—across fertility, maternity, pediatrics, and more—can reduce complexity and streamline management. ➡️ “Can we measure results?” Transparency builds trust. Dashboards that track engagement, clinical outcomes, and financial impact make it easier to align benefits performance with business priorities. Our latest e-book walks through what CFOs need to hear—and how benefits leaders can lead the way. 👉 Get your copy: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gw-28X6R

Myth: Most infertility cases are caused by the woman. Fact: Infertility affects men and women equally. Male factors are involved in about half of all known infertility cases. But too often, men aren’t tested—or even engaged—until late in the journey. That delay can lead to higher costs, longer timelines, and one partner carrying more of the emotional and physical weight. Thankfully, that’s starting to change. Our recent survey shows that men are more engaged than we might expect: 57% say they would test out of curiosity alone, and 91% are interested in digital tools to support their fertility. Still, stigma and confusion remain real barriers. Many men don’t know what steps to take—or where to start. That’s where employers can make a meaningful difference. By expanding fertility benefits to include men—and meeting them with the right tools at the right time—you can reduce delays, lower costs, and support both partners more equitably. Fertility care works better when it works for everyone.

📈 Healthcare costs are going up. So are employee expectations. Financial services firms are facing a projected 9% increase in healthcare costs this year, all while top talent is asking more of their benefits. Tomorrow, join us for a conversation on how leading organizations are turning this challenge into an opportunity to reimagine their benefits strategy and create a competitive advantage. Jackie McNeil, Head of Benefits for the Americas at Deutsche Bank, and Katie Boehm Rooney, Chief Financial Officer at Maven, will share how their teams have restructured their benefits approach to drive maximum value for their people and their bottom line. You'll learn: ➡️ How to uncover hidden ROI in your current benefits portfolio—and capture up to $5,000 in savings per member ➡️ Implementation strategies that minimize administrative burden and offer the best possible care for employees ➡️ Why comprehensive support across all life stages drives stronger attraction and retention than traditional point solutions It’s time to expect more from your benefits strategy—and deliver more in return. 👉 Save your spot: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/g_UinbiV