San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan to Join Maternal Health Discussion Sunday

SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is expected to participate in a community discussion on maternal health Sunday, November 15, following a screening of the documentary No Country for Mothers at Adrouny Village Wellness.

The event, scheduled from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at 2998 S. Bascom Ave., will bring together healthcare professionals, community leaders and maternal health advocates to discuss challenges facing mothers and families in San Jose.

Julie Chavez, a representative of Adrouny Village Wellness, confirmed to Bay Area News Network on Saturday that Mahan will join the discussion following the screening.

The event is organized by Adrouny Village Wellness, a San Jose women's wellness center founded by obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Melissa Adrouny. The center provides prenatal education, postpartum support, parenting resources and other wellness services.

Documentary part of nationwide motherhood initiative

No Country for Mothers is a documentary associated with Moms First, a national nonprofit founded by Reshma Saujani, who also founded Girls Who Code.

The film examines the challenges facing American mothers, including the cost of childcare, balancing employment and caregiving, and the availability of family support.

The documentary premiered in New York City in June as part of the American Motherhood Tour, a nationwide initiative that includes major-city events and more than 1,000 planned community screenings across all 50 states.

The tour has already included a San Francisco event on September 28 at the Presidio Theatre, where Mayor Daniel Lurie participated alongside nonprofit and technology leaders in discussions about motherhood and the future of work.

Unlike a conventional theatrical release, the documentary is being shown primarily through organized community screenings intended to encourage discussion and advocacy.

Discussion to focus on local solutions

According to the San Jose organizers, Sunday's discussion will address maternal healthcare, postpartum recovery, childcare, employment, mental health and the need for stronger community support.

The invitation identifies Mayor Mahan, Silvia Mahan, Dr. Adrouny and local community leaders as featured participants.

Organizers say panelists will be encouraged to identify at least one concrete action they could help advance to improve conditions for mothers and families.

"We spend so much time talking about how difficult motherhood has become, but I want us to start asking what we can actually do to make things better," Adrouny said in the event announcement.

"What would it look like if we were intentional about making San Jose a place where mothers and families could truly thrive?"

The discussion is intended to explore potential collaboration among local government, healthcare providers, employers and community organizations.

No specific new city policy or funding commitment has been announced in advance of the event.

Event details

The No Country for Mothers screening and community discussion is scheduled for Sunday, November 15, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at Adrouny Village Wellness, 2998 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose.

Additional event information and registration are available through the Moms First event listing.