Chiyo Partners with Perinatal Resource Collaborative to Transform Maternal Nutrition Through Professional Networks

Evidence-based holistic nutrition platform joins international perinatal community to advance maternal care standards and build generational health

December 5 – Chiyo, a pioneering platform combining centuries-old wisdom with modern nutritional science to provide holistic maternal health support, has announced a strategic partnership with the Perinatal Resource Collaborative (PRC). This alliance connects Chiyo's evidence-based nutrition approach with PRC's network of 250+ perinatal professionals across 38 states and 4 countries, creating comprehensive pathways for advancing maternal care through nutritional empowerment and professional education.

Building a Modern Matriarchy Through Professional Networks

Chiyo's mission to advance maternal care practices through evidence-based, holistic nutrition aligns seamlessly with PRC's role as the village for perinatal professionals worldwide. The platform's commitment to building a better food system while making nutritious food more accessible and affordable resonates with PRC's dedication to revolutionizing maternal healthcare through collaborative professional support.

Named for the Japanese concept meaning "A Thousand Generations," Chiyo embodies a vision of building generational health by prioritizing mothers through investment in research, education, and activism. This long-term perspective complements PRC's mission to empower professionals who empower mothers, creating sustainable frameworks for improving maternal health outcomes across generations.

Addressing Critical Gaps in Maternal Nutrition Care

The partnership addresses alarming statistics that underscore the urgent need for comprehensive maternal nutrition support: 90% of women lack essential nutrients while trying to conceive, fewer than 20% of medical schools require nutrition courses, and only 23% of women feel supported by healthcare providers postpartum. These gaps highlight the critical role that educated perinatal professionals play in supporting maternal nutrition throughout the reproductive journey.

Chiyo's approach recognizes that women's health is complex and multifaceted, requiring solutions that embrace the full spectrum of women's experiences—from hormonal influences to how nutrition and communal support serve as tools for health promotion throughout motherhood. This comprehensive perspective provides PRC members with frameworks for understanding and supporting the interconnected nature of maternal wellness.

Five Brand Values Driving Professional Empowerment

Chiyo operates through five core values that create powerful synergies with PRC's professional development mission. Their "Better, Together" philosophy creates supportive ecosystems that extend beyond nutrition to include educational resources, emotional support, and nurturing communities where every woman feels valued—mirroring PRC's village-centered approach to professional support.

The platform's recognition that "Your Body is Unique" drives personalized approaches to maternal health care, from custom meal plans to individual health coaching, providing PRC members with models for tailored professional support. Their commitment to being "A Champion for Yourself and Others" empowers women by clarifying health complexities through accessible education and advocacy, creating frameworks for professional empowerment that PRC members can integrate into their practice.

Innovation Meets Traditional Wisdom

Chiyo's integration of cutting-edge research with established health practices to deliver trusted, innovative solutions that advance fertility and maternal care standards provides PRC members with access to evidence-based nutritional approaches. Their emphasis that "The Inputs Matter" demonstrates how food can blend traditional wisdom with modern science, featuring high-quality ingredients in meals designed to nourish both body and soul.

The platform's dedication to being "A Bright Spot" by infusing joy into women's health journeys through delightful experiences creates positive frameworks for professional practice that honor both clinical excellence and emotional wellbeing.

Four Pillars Supporting Professional Development

The partnership leverages Chiyo's four foundational pillars to enhance PRC's professional development offerings. Their "Food is Medicine" pillar provides evidence-based frameworks for understanding nutrition as natural medicine, while their "Empowerment" pillar offers accessible education and advocacy tools that amplify mothers' voices and enable informed decision-making.

Chiyo's "Access" pillar works toward a future where women have nutrition solutions for each health stage, reimbursed and accessible to all, supporting PRC's commitment to equitable maternal care. Their "For the Future" pillar prioritizes environmentally conscious practices that ensure a safe world for children, creating sustainable models for professional practice that honor both current needs and generational responsibility.

Creating Systemic Change Through Professional Networks

The collaboration amplifies Chiyo's advocacy for systemic policy change to ensure all women can access adequate maternal care. Through PRC's established professional networks and educational infrastructure, including their quarterly magazine, weekly podcast, and specialized masterclasses, Chiyo's research-backed approaches gain broader implementation across diverse practice settings.

Both organizations recognize that sustainable change requires addressing root causes of maternal health disparities while building comprehensive support systems that extend beyond individual encounters to encompass community transformation.

Expanding Impact Through Community Partnership

Chiyo's track record of donating over 1,200 meals and snacks to women's health and advocacy partners like Mama Glow and Chamber of Mothers demonstrates their commitment to community building that complements PRC's village-centered philosophy. Their partnerships with nonprofits, researchers, and advocacy groups to raise women's healthcare standards create models for collaborative impact that PRC members can adapt to their communities.

As a member of Tufts Food & Nutrition Innovation Council, Chiyo works with stakeholders across industries to create healthy, equitable, and sustainable food systems, providing PRC members with access to cutting-edge research and policy development initiatives.

Building Generational Health Through Professional Excellence

The partnership supports Chiyo for Generations, the platform's social impact and advocacy division focused on building generational health by prioritizing mothers through research, education, and activism. This long-term vision aligns with PRC's commitment to creating sustainable professional communities that continue advancing maternal health outcomes across time.

Together, both organizations work toward ensuring that every woman receives exceptional, informed, and compassionate care that honors both her immediate needs and her role in building healthier future generations.

About Chiyo

Chiyo combines centuries-old wisdom with modern nutritional science to provide holistic support during each stage of the maternal health journey. Named for "A Thousand Generations," the platform advances maternal care practices through evidence-based, holistic nutrition while building better food systems and making nutritious food more accessible and affordable. Operating through five core values and four foundational pillars, Chiyo creates a Modern Matriarchy that provides educational resources, emotional support, and nurturing community alongside personalized nutrition solutions. Through Chiyo for Generations, their social impact division, the platform invests in research, education, and activism to build generational health by prioritizing mothers and advocating for systemic change in women's healthcare.

About Perinatal Resource Collaborative

The Perinatal Resource Collaborative serves as the village for perinatal professionals worldwide, creating a nurturing ecosystem where professionals unite to revolutionize maternal healthcare through evidence-based education, innovative collaboration, and holistic support. With a 95% member retention rate, PRC empowers birth workers, doulas, midwives, and maternal healthcare providers across 38 states and 4 countries to thrive in their mission of supporting mothers and families throughout the perinatal journey, including comprehensive nutritional support and education.

Media Contact: Chiyo [Contact information]

Nicole Harlot, President & Founder Perinatal Resource Collaborative Email: [email protected]