Medical words,
made simple.
MammaSay turns confusing maternal health terms into plain language you can actually trust — in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Portuguese.
Free, nonprofit-minded, and built with caregivers in mind.
Four languages, one clear message
Every term is simplified first, then translated — so caregivers never lose meaning across cultures.
English
Plain-language definitions of maternal health terms you'll actually understand.
Español
Términos de salud maternal traducidos a un lenguaje sencillo y claro.
Kreyòl Ayisyen
Termen medikal pou sante manman yo, eksplike an jan senp.
Português
Termos de saúde materna traduzidos para uma linguagem simples e acessível.
How it works
Three simple steps to clearer conversations with your care team.
Find a term
Search or browse common maternal health words and phrases.
Read it simply
Get a clear, caregiver-friendly explanation in plain language.
Switch language
View the simplified term in Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Portuguese.
Glossary
Search a medical word in any language to see it explained simply — and translated. Prefer pictures? Try the picture guide →
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Some words are easier to understand with a picture. Every word here also has a picture symbol next to it in the glossary.
Built for every mother, every caregiver, every community.
MammaSay exists because understanding your health shouldn't depend on fluency in medical jargon. We're starting with maternal health terms and growing with the communities we serve.