https://www.paho.org/en/documents/call-action-zero-preventable-maternal-deaths
According to data published by the United Nations in February 2023, the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region had one maternal death every hour in 2020. By...
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https://www.thehastingscenter.org/midwives-are-essential-for-improving-mississippis-maternal-and-infant-health/
Oct 23, 2025 - Mississippi is an important case study for understanding how limited access to midwifery care represents both a reproductive ethics and reproductive justice...
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https://safehealthcareforeverywoman.org/
Mar 7, 2023 - THE COUNCIL ON PATIENT SAFETY IN WOMEN’S HEALTH The multidisciplinary Council on Patient Safety in Women’s Health Care was convened by the American College...
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https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/maternal-mortality-vs-births-attended-by-health-staff
Maternal mortality ratio is the estimated number of women who die from maternal conditions per 100,000 live births. Births attended by skilled health staff is...
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https://baltimore.binnews.com/featured/saving-black-moms/
Follow us on social media as we shine a light on the issue of Black maternal health and advocate for change through an integrated media campaign.
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https://www.mother.ly/news/how-tully-controversy-has-people-talking-about-maternal-mental-health/
Dec 23, 2021 - This is a review of the movie "Tully" and its impact on maternal mental health.
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https://www.paho.org/en/news/23-5-2023-nine-strategic-steps-reduce-maternal-mortality-region
Montevideo, May 23, 2023. In the framework of the campaign Zero Maternal Deaths. Prevent the prevetable, promoted by the Pan American Health Organization...
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https://floridaship.org/about/maternal-and-child-health/
Jun 28, 2025 - The well-being of women, infants, children and families determines the health of the next generation. Events over the life course influence maternal and child...
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https://www.edx.org/masters/micromasters/gw-maternal-and-child-health
This program is an introduction to public health, with a focus on the field of maternal and child health. You’ll learn practical skills you can use to...
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https://www.nami.org/your-journey/maternal-new-parent-mental-health/
May 20, 2024 - The journey to parenthood is an exciting experience filled with joy, love, and growth. It can also be a time of stress, anxiety, and emotional upheaval. The...
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https://www.rootcausecoalition.org/infant-and-maternal-health/
Apr 3, 2024 - Maternal health is a priority for the Coalition, as the U.S. has a higher rate of maternal mortality than any other developed country. This crisis...
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https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-025-08526-8?error=cookies_not_supported&code=8986ff20-8ad8-4a67-9cbb-f9c413ed7b51
Nov 25, 2025 - The aim of this study is to develop a robust mortality-weighted severe maternal morbidity (SMM) composite measure that provides increased clinical granular
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https://houstonlanding.org/confronting-bias-among-key-topics-at-harris-county-public-health-maternal-and-child-health-conference/
Apr 23, 2025 - The two-day conference, hosted during Black Maternal Health week, gathered over 300 health workers, researchers, advocates and birth workers nationwide.
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https://stldiaperbank.org/diaper-insecurity-harms-maternal-mental-health-in-the-postpartum-period/
Jun 2, 2025 - The NDBN Diaper Check 2024: Diaper Insecurity among U.S. Children and Families In March and April 2024, the National Diaper Bank Network partnered with YouGov...
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https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/racial-disparities-in-maternal-and-infant-health-current-status-and-key-issues/
Dec 3, 2025 - This brief includes data on pregnancy and birth outcomes by race and ethnicity, describes the underlying factors driving disparities, and discusses current...
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https://www.njpca.org/maternal-health/
Oct 27, 2025 - NJPCA Maternal Health Resource Hub The NJPCA Maternal Health Resource Hub helps New Jersey’s FQHCs improve maternal health outcomes and reduce disparities by...
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https://www.usagm.gov/2016/09/29/workshops-on-maternal-and-child-health-water-and-sanitation/
Workshops on Maternal and Child Health, Water, and Sanitation in the Bangladesh cities of Bogra, Rajshahi, Khulna, Lessore, and Syllet.
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https://wellbeings.org/infographic/facts-figures-maternal-health-care-in-rural-america/
May 21, 2025 - Statistics about how lack of access to health care in remote areas affects the emotional and physical wellbeing of new and expecting mothers.
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https://economicsecurityproject.org/resource/micc-memo/
Nov 4, 2025 - The United States has among the worst maternal and infant health outcomes of all high-income countries. Moreover, these overall trends obscure stark racial and...
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https://www.pvamu.edu/blog/pv-grad-terri-taylor-heres-why-im-committed-to-transforming-maternal-health/
Nov 26, 2025 - Growing up in Houston, Texas, I always knew I wanted to work in the healthcare field. I once imagined becoming a doctor, but as I entered college, my vision...
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https://blackmamasmatter.org/
Nov 18, 2025 - We envision a world where Black mamas have the rights, respect, and resources to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy. We are a Black women-led...
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https://www.grandchallenges.ca/portfolio/maternal-and-newborn-health-portfolio/
Aug 12, 2025 - Innovations to improve care, outcomes, and survival for mothers and newborns.
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https://news.emory.edu/stories/2025/08/hs_gari_clifford_deans_investigator_award_21-08-2025/story.html
Biomedical engineer Gari Clifford — recognized as the School of Medicine’s 2025 Dean’s Eminent Investigator — shares the story behind his work to track...
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https://www.statnews.com/2025/03/03/cdc-pauses-prams-database-which-tracks-racial-disparities-maternal-health/
Mar 3, 2025 - CDC pauses Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), the most widely used dataset to study maternal and infant health
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https://www.fund2foundation.org/black-maternal-health/
Nov 22, 2025 - Nurturing Birthing People Through
The Journey Learn More About #BMHequity It’s time for new narratives of hope. Join Black Birthing people, mothers,...
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https://fightingfor.nd.edu/stories/fighting-for-maternal-health/
Feb 19, 2026 - The US has the highest maternal mortality rate of developed nations. An innovative postpartum care model from Notre Dame can save mothers around the globe.
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https://www.chcf.org/maternal-health/
Jun 13, 2025 - Our work in maternal health aims to ensure safe, equitable birth experiences for all Californians. We address stark racial disparities in maternal outcomes,...
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https://www.cthealth.org/latest-news/news-releases/ct-blueprint-maternal-health-equity/
Nov 19, 2025 - November 19, 2025 | News Release: Connecticut can take steps to reduce racial gaps in severe complications related to pregnancy and childbirth, according to a...
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https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/10/one-womans-quest-to-reclaim-the-ugly-history-of-black-maternal-health/
Artist Michelle Browder's Mothers of Gynecology project is an act of resistance.
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https://www.paho.org/en/zero-maternal-deaths-hemorrhage
La hemorragia es la segunda causa de muerte materna en las Américas, una realidad inaceptable que queremos cambiar, dando acceso a las mujeres a los servicios...
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https://www.hrh.ca/programs/maternal-child-care/
Jul 3, 2025 - Humber River Health’s Maternal and Child Program is proud to offer excellent care to women, newborns, children and their families through a full-range of...
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https://publichealth.jhu.edu/center-of-excellence-in-maternal-and-child-health
The Johns Hopkins Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health aims to promote the health and well-being of women, infants, children, adolescents, and...
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https://www.merck.com/stories/were-helping-build-a-brighter-future-for-maternal-health-in-america/
Nov 6, 2025 - Explore how Merck for Mothers is pursuing innovative public-private partnerships and local initiatives to address the maternal health crisis in the U.S.
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https://www.paho.org/en/news/7-4-2025-paho-commemorates-world-health-day-highlighting-progress-and-challenges-maternal-and
Washington, DC, 7 April 2025 – In commemoration of World Health Day, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) convened a virtual dialogue to reaffirm...
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https://winrock.org/winrock-rolls-out-statewide-initiative-to-improve-maternal-health-in-arkansas/
Oct 21, 2025 - Little Rock, Ark. — Sept. 24, 2025 — Winrock International announced a major new initiative to improve maternal health outcomes in rural Arkansas...
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https://ipha.com/professional-development/upcoming-events/category/informational-sessions/event/maternal-and-child-health-aces-training-series-handling-trauma-disclosures
Description Caregivers facing systemic stressors may disclose trauma during support. This training equips professionals to respond with empathy and...
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https://sahanjournal.com/health/black-brown-birthing-summit-wilder-foundation-maternal-health/
Sep 30, 2024 - Organizers of the Wilder Foundation’s fourth Black and Brown Birthing Summit called attention to ongoing disparities in maternal health care.
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https://www.gatesfoundation.org/our-work/programs/gender-equality/maternal-newborn-child-nutrition-and-health
Reducing maternal and newborn mortality through innovation. Gates Foundation invests in tools and practices to prevent pregnancy and childbirth complications.
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https://www.charliehealth.com/who-we-serve/maternal-mental-health
Our virtual IOP is a personalized treatment option for new moms and parents who need more than once-weekly therapy from home.
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https://reproductiverights.org/cases/kenya-maternal-health-josephine-majani-cases/
Nov 20, 2025 - A landmark 2018 High Court decision recognizing the right to quality maternal health care is affirmed by the Kenya Court of Appeal in a sweeping 2024 decision.
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https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/innovation/south-carolina-uses-rpm-address-maternal-health-concerns
The University of South Carolina is launching a remote patient monitoring program aimed at reducing the state’s high maternal mortality rate of 32.7 deaths per...
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https://wwmt.com/news/local/michigan-health-officials-meet-on-maternal-infant-health
Hundreds of Michigan public and private health officials met to prevent the deaths of infants and their mothers. The second annual Maternal Infant Health...
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https://postkodlotterietsstiftelse.se/en/projekt/traininglocalhealthworkerstocombatmaternalandchildmortality/
South Africa has a maternal mortality ratio of 152 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births. Although there has been a big improvement since the roll-out of
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