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Our vision is to be an exceptional national resource center for eliminating maternal health inequities and improving well-being for all families in the U.S. Learn more.
Maternal Health Highlights
CDC Issues Health Advisory for Pregnant People. Read more.
The CDC has issued an official health advisory and guidance for pregnant people. To prevent serious illness, deaths, and adverse pregnancy outcomes from COVID-19, CDC recommends urgent action to increase COVID-19 vaccinations.
4th Trimester Project's postpartum self-care information hub. Created by moms, for moms.
Expert postpartum guidance created for new moms, by moms
Hear Her CDC Campaign
Learn the urgent maternal warning signs. You could help save her life.
ROSE HERStories
ROSE works to address breastfeeding disparities for communities of color
R.A.C.E. for equity trainings and development
Learn how RACE helps to develop intercultural competence
ROSE HERStories – breastfeeding blogs to lift messages
ROSE HERStories – breastfeeding blogs to lift messages
Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE) works to address breastfeeding disparities for communities of color.
Learn MoreNewMomHealth.com, postpartum selfcare info hub
NewMomHealth.com, postpartum selfcare info hub
Expert written resource created for new moms, by moms
Learn MoreR.A.C.E. for equity trainings and development
R.A.C.E. for equity trainings and development
Learn how RACE helps to develop the intercultural competence of teams
Learn More- Prioritizing Perinatal Mental Health
The United States has the highest rate of maternal mortality among wealthy nations. An analysis by the medical journal, The Lancet, found that the U.S. has a maternal mortality rate of 26.2 per 100,000 live births, more than three times greater than Canada and the overall average for Western Europe. Untreated Perinatal Mental Health disorders […]
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