Pen Friend alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Pen Friend (Maternity care, Healthcare systems and Breastfeeding). The closest matches are Your Local Epidemiologist, Much Curious - The Newsletter (392K+ Subscribers) and Project Milk Carton. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 6, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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  1. 1

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    Providing a direct line of "translated" public health science to you, so you can take action for your community's health

    Likely audience: Policy makers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: Much Curious publishes reviews of contemporary books and translations, covering topics from healthcare memoirs to Indian epic poetry. The newsletter targets readers interested in cultural analysis and literary criticism.

    Likely audience: Healthcare professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Project Milk Carton21K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Project Milk Carton publishes practical guides and safety alerts focused on foster care support, community organizing, and child welfare systems. The publication targets families, volunteers, and advocates with specific…

    Likely audience: nonprofit coordinators

    1 shared topic

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    Il Grillo Parlante18K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Il Grillo Parlante publishes Italian news and policy analysis covering topics such as tax law, healthcare waiting lists, disability benefits, and social welfare. It serves as a resource for citizens seeking legal…

    Likely audience: Italian citizens concerned about pensions

    1 shared topic

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    The Jersey Muslim17K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

    The Jersey Muslim tells the stories of Muslim New Jersey through local reporting, community voices, and the people, places, and ideas shaping our state. A project of CAIR-NJ

    Likely audience: community leaders

    1 shared topic

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    Truth on the Streets10K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    Three decades working in social services writing on homelessness, addiction and the Homeless Industrial Complex.

    Likely audience: policy makers

    1 shared topic

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    Wu Haus9K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Wu Haus publishes a rotating collection of parenting guides, cooking recipes, social commentary, and home sourcing lists. The publication serves readers interested in practical lifestyle advice, from postpartum…

    Likely audience: new parents

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    We are a media company dedicated to everything Italian in the US. Through our website, our social media communities, our newsletter, our magazine and our books, we are the most complete network to improve the relations…

    Likely audience: Social impact professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Conspiracy Sarah8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 54 days ago

    From recent posts: Conspiracy Sarah publishes weekly essays blending personal anecdotes, medical conspiracy theories, and satirical critiques of public health policy and treatment ethics. The content mixes serious advocacy on topics like…

    Likely audience: mental health professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Freddy Vega7K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 22 days ago

    I started Platzi, a tech school with 6M students

    Likely audience: Product managers

    1 shared topic

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    Digital Citizen4K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Digital Citizen publishes practical guides on international retirement planning, visa regulations, and banking solutions for Americans relocating abroad. The content focuses on specific destinations like Portugal…

    Likely audience: Digital nomads

    1 shared topic

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    Dr. Marizelle3K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 5, 2026

    From recent posts: Dr. Marizelle publishes a mix of essays on medical diagnosis, agricultural microbiomes, and resource scarcity psychology for an audience interested in holistic health and systems thinking.

    Likely audience: Healthcare professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Brad Phillips 3K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 27, 2026

    From recent posts: Brad Phillips publishes a mix of personal essays and cultural critiques covering mental health, therapy dynamics, and the commercialization of art. The content targets readers interested in the intersection of…

    Likely audience: mental health advocates

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 4 days ago

    Each month I deliver concise policy briefs and quarterly field notes with data visualizations, succinct research summaries, and actionable takeaways for practitioners and policymakers. Stay informed about the latest in…

    Likely audience: Healthcare administrators

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    Likely audience: Canadian citizens

    1 shared topic

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    A Day In Her Life1K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    Likely audience: new mothers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Hi, it's me. I've come here to heal. The truth is, I think I'm better with written word than spoken word. Writing has helped get me out of a fair few pickles. Here you'll find the honest bits of my life - straight to…

    Likely audience: Healthcare professionals

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    Whose evidence is shaping the health advice you're handed, and who benefits if you follow it? 20+ years as a Functional Medicine Nutritionist and Narrative Medicine practitioner, writing on women's midlife, aging, and…

    Likely audience: Healthcare practitioners

    1 shared topic

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    LinkedInWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    A weekly newsletter that explores various perspectives on physiotherapy, digital health and ethics

    Likely audience: Physiotherapists and healthcare professionals

    1 shared topic

  20. 20

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago

    You should subscribe to the Host in Your Home Newsletter if you: - Want to spend more time with your friends but don't know where to start - Looking for inspiration hosting in your normal home on a normal budget…

    Likely audience: new parents

    1 shared topic

  21. 21

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

    Filha da Terra, Mãe, Formada em Naturopatia, Artista e Herbalista

    Likely audience: new parents

    1 shared topic

  22. 22

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

    An editorial home for modern mothers exploring identity, ambition, relationships, style, wellness, grief, reinvention and everything motherhood changes beyond the baby years.

    Likely audience: Mothers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Lucy on the Ground publishes weekly personal essays from a mother of three, alternating between postpartum recovery diaries and lifestyle lists like fashion reviews and TV reactions. The publication blends intimate…

    Likely audience: new mothers

    1 shared topic

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    LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 26 days ago

    Read United Way Replay to find the news you need to keep you in the know, and help your community

    Likely audience: Social service professionals

    1 shared topic

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