Partner with Fathers to Improve Maternal Health

Unlike many who seek out maternal health and advocacy, Charles Johnson was suddenly thrust into this work. He shares his powerful story, the systemic failures he experienced, and innovative programs like 4 Kira 4 Dads and the Clinical Courage Academy aimed at transforming maternal care and supporting families.

“A mother’s first hello should never be her last goodbye.” – Charles Johnson

Meet our guests:

Charles Johnson IV

In 2016, Charles Johnson walked into a hospital expecting to welcome his second son. Hours later, his wife Kira Dixon Johnson — a vibrant, healthy woman — was gone. She bled internally for over 10 hours while Charles and his family begged for help. That tragedy became the catalyst for a movement.

Since that day, Charles has testified before Congress twice, helped pass federal legislation including the Momnibus Act, led a federal investigation into Cedars-Sinai, and built 4Kira4Moms into a nationally recognized force for maternal health equity. He is a single father raising two sons while fighting to ensure no family endures what his did.