We’re Back, Orlando!

2026 Orange County Maternal Wellness Fair

The City of Orlando has invited Maternal Matters Favored back for another Orange County Maternal Wellness Fair!

Join us Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Callahan Neighborhood Center for a FREE community event created to support mothers and families through maternal wellness education, health screenings, community resources, meaningful conversations, and connection.

This is more than a fair. It is a space where mothers can feel seen, supported, informed, and connected throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood.

Special for our moms: Register and attend to receive a $20 Publix gift card.

Families Register Here: https://forms.gle/3bcJrTNUKcT48Ks4A

Vendors Register Here: https://forms.gle/f95gSFsv5Z9iugCWA

Whether you want to attend, volunteer, become a vendor, or support the Fair as a community partner, we want you involved as we continue Turning Awareness Into ACTION!

Maternal wellness takes a community...

Learn More About Our Maternal Wellness Fairs

Discover how MMF’s Maternal Wellness Fairs are Turning Awareness Into ACTION by bringing maternal mental health education, screenings, resources, referrals, and trusted community partners directly to mothers and families.

Learn about our approach, explore past vendors and community partners, and hear directly from mothers about why these spaces matter for the entire family.

EXPLORE OUR MATERNAL WELLNESS FAIRS

Combating perinatal and postpartum matters together...

Maternal Matters Favored (Favored) is a Christian based nonprofit organization whose goal is to provide an outlet for parents to vent, receive support and guidance on how to cope with life while parenting.

Our philosophy consists of social support as a

3-dimensional structure:

*Emotional support (concern, comfort, and encouragement)

*Instrumental support (money, time, and tangible assistance)

*Informational support (where advice, education, and knowledge sharing takes place)

Motherhood is usually a joyful life experience; for some women, however, it is marked by emotional turmoil. The uncertainty of what’s to come, the expectations of parenting, and the lack of support can bring about perinatal and or postpartum anxiety and depression. This can compromise both the mother and infant.

Dads, non-birthing mothers, partners, and other helpers need information, support, and connection, too. Parents and partners can also feel depressed or anxious after the birth or adoption of a child. Studies show that 1 in 10 partners will experience postpartum depression.

Having support contributes to improving the wellbeing of the mother, the infant and household as a whole.

We provide services to those suffering from perinatal/postpartum disorders brought about by mental illness, substance use, physical and or emotional trauma.

Perinatal and Postpartum Mood Disorders can be:

-Depression and Anxiety in Pregnancy

-Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

-Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

-Perinatal Grief and Loss

-Postpartum Anxiety and Panic Disorder

We are here to be a helping hand to anyone in need:

*Expecting Moms/Dads

*New Moms/Dads

*Non-Birthing Parents

Perinatal Safe Spot™ at Maternal Matters Favored

What is a Perinatal Safe Spot™?

A Perinatal Safe Spot™ is a trusted location recognized by The Perinatal Task Force that is committed to supporting individuals and families during pregnancy, postpartum, and the parenting journey.

Perinatal Safe Spots™ help create welcoming, compassionate, and supportive environments where parents can feel safe discussing maternal mental health concerns, emotional wellness, substance use recovery challenges, parenting stressors, and the need for additional support or resources.

These designated locations serve as community connection points that help reduce stigma surrounding perinatal and postpartum mental health while increasing awareness, education, and access to care.

Maternal Matters Favored’s Commitment

MMF is proud to serve as an official Perinatal Safe Spot™ and remain committed to ensuring that mothers, parents, and families feel seen, heard, supported, and empowered throughout their maternal wellness journey.

MMF recognizes that maternal mental health is maternal health. We provide education, advocacy, peer support, community engagement, and resource navigation for individuals impacted by:

• Perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs)
• Depression and anxiety during pregnancy or postpartum
• Trauma and emotional stressors
• Substance use and recovery support needs
• Parenting adjustment challenges
• Isolation and lack of community support

What MMF Offers

Through our programs and partnerships, MMF provides:

• Maternal mental health education and awareness initiatives
• Peer support and community connection opportunities
• Workshops, wellness events, and support groups
• Resource linkage and referrals to providers and services
• Trauma informed and strengths based support
• Advocacy for maternal mental health equity and access to care
• Community based programming through our T.H.R.I.V.E. and F.A.I.T.H. support models