Presentation at the 2023 National Maternal Health Innovations Symposium
Making Amends: Recommended Strategies to Improve the Health and Safety of American Indians and Alaska Native Mothers and Infants
Making Amends: Recommended Strategies to Improve the Health and Safety of American Indians and Alaska Native Mothers and Infants
“Making Amends: Recommended Strategies to Improve the Health and Safety of American Indians and Alaska Native Mothers and Infants” marks the first time that the Secretary of Health and Human […]
Improving Maternity Care for Indigenous Populations
Improving Maternity Care for Indigenous Populations
People of American Indian and Alaska Native descent, also known as Indigenous, are twice as likely to experience pregnancy-related deaths as white women. In this conversation, Tina Pattara-Lau, M.D., maternal […]
Minnesota Prison Doula Project
Minnesota Prison Doula Project
The Minnesota Prison Doula Project (MnPDP) provides pregnancy and parenting support for incarcerated people. They provide birth support from trained doulas, as well as group-based and individual education and support. […]
Overview of the National and State Maternal Mental Health Landscapes
Overview of the National and State Maternal Mental Health Landscapes
This comprehensive webinar was presented for MHLIC by the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance. The webinar looked at overall data, issues, policy, and evidence-based programs addressing maternal mental health.
Introduction to Implementation Science Frameworks in Maternal Health
Introduction to Implementation Science Frameworks in Maternal Health
This e-module created by MHLIC provides a basic overview of the Active Implementation Science Framework within the context of maternal health. The module covers usable innovations, stages, drivers, cycles, teams, […]
Tools for Shifting the Focus from Clinical to System Level Causes of Poor Maternal Health Outcomes
Tools for Shifting the Focus from Clinical to System Level Causes of Poor Maternal Health Outcomes
Developed by MHLIC subject matter experts, use this document to help you and your organization develop tools that can help shift from clinical causes of poor maternal health outcomes to […]
Elevating Moms’ Voices: A Facilitation Guide to Personal Stories about Maternal Health
Elevating Moms’ Voices: A Facilitation Guide to Personal Stories about Maternal Health
This guide was developed to move the Illinois Maternal Health Digital Stories from data to action. Its intended audience is individuals or organizations interested in screening one or more of […]
Perinatal Disabilities Resources
Perinatal Disabilities Resources
In United States (US) and Canada, the adult disability population ranges from 16 to 33% of the population. Approximately 11% of women in their childbearing years are disabled. This document […]
Building a New Way Forward: The White House Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis
Building a New Way Forward: The White House Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis
On September 28th 2023, the Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center (MHLIC), The Reilly Group (TRG), and Postpartum Support International’s (PSI) Mind the Gap hosted a special roundtable webinar highlighting […]
Building on clinical strengths to mitigate harmful SDoH for maternal health
Building on clinical strengths to mitigate harmful SDoH for maternal health
Objectives: 1. Define social/ structural determinants (SDoH) of maternal health. 2. Describe research findings on best practices for SDoH screening and referral, from birthing parent and maternity health care team […]
Best Practices in Addressing Social Needs in Clinical Practice for Maternal Health
Best Practices in Addressing Social Needs in Clinical Practice for Maternal Health
Objectives: 1. Define social/structural determinants (SDoH) of maternal health. 2. Describe research findings on best practices for SDoH screening and referral, from birthing parent and maternity health care team member […]
Plans of Safe Care
Plans of Safe Care
In the United States, the amount of pregnancy-associated deaths due to drug use nearly tripled between 2010 and 2019.1 Maternal health has a direct impact on infant health and MHLIC […]
Raising the Bar Implementation Toolkit
Raising the Bar Implementation Toolkit
This toolkit includes operational guidance resources that will help implement recommendations to strengthen clinical care and institutional policies, leadership, and community partnerships in the service of maternal health equity. They […]
MIDWIVES: Information on Births, Workforce, and Midwifery Education
MIDWIVES: Information on Births, Workforce, and Midwifery Education
This report describes information on midwife-attended births, the midwifery workforce, and any challenges to obtaining midwifery care; information on students of midwifery education programs, any midwifery educational challenges, and available […]
Black Mamas Matter: In Policy and Practice – A Policy Agenda for the Black Maternal Health, Rights, and Justice Movement
Black Mamas Matter: In Policy and Practice – A Policy Agenda for the Black Maternal Health, Rights, and Justice Movement
Black Mamas Matter Alliance’s comprehensive, issues and values-based policy agenda. Asan Alliance of Black women-led organizations and multidisciplinary professionals, BMMA sees the development of a policy agenda as a unique […]
Cultural Transformation of Maternal Health Programs and Models – Training Indigenous Lactation Counselors
Cultural Transformation of Maternal Health Programs and Models – Training Indigenous Lactation Counselors
The presenters describe the training they have developed specifically and exclusively for Indigenous lactation counselors in the U.S. After viewing this presentation, individiuals will be able to:
Respectful Care eModules
Respectful Care eModules
Significant racial health disparities have been proven to exist in birth outcomes year after year. The data prove that racial inequities in care are harmful to patients; but what can […]
The Link Between Stillbirth & Maternal Mortality and Morbidity: Firsthand Accounts from American Women
The Link Between Stillbirth & Maternal Mortality and Morbidity: Firsthand Accounts from American Women
America is seen as a leading developed country in almost all aspects, including our medical and technology sectors. Billions of dollars are spent each year on health care innovation; yet […]
MCH Bridges Podcast: Queering Perinatal Mental Health
MCH Bridges Podcast: Queering Perinatal Mental Health
In this episode, AMCHP is joined by Leo Andreas (he/him) and Jenna “JB” Brown (they/he) to explore the unique perinatal mental health experiences of queer, trans, and gender non-conforming people. […]
Spark Sessions
Spark Sessions
MHLIC’s National Maternal Health Innovation Symposium includes recorded “Spark Sessions” featuring innovative practices designed to improve maternal health. What are Spark Sessions? Spark Sessions are short on-demand videos featuring practices being […]
Practical Playbook III: Working Together to Improve Maternal Health
Maternal Health Monologues Toolkit
Maternal Health Monologues Toolkit
Maternal Monologues are community presentations of stories by women/birthing persons, their partners, and supporters along the journey of birthing and maternal health. These stories are based on real experiences, and […]
Building Capacity for Addressing Maternal Depression
Building Capacity for Addressing Maternal Depression
Cicatelli Associates Inc. (CAI) developed this free, comprehensive training package to increase confidence and skills needed to recognize and respond to maternal depression. The Uplifting Maternal Mental Health curriculum is […]
Healing Centered Engagement for Intimate Partner Violence Training
Healing Centered Engagement for Intimate Partner Violence Training
This two-day, virtual training will be open for teams of maternal health professionals. The curriculum presents an evidence-based intervention, CUES, which stands for Confidentiality, Universal Education, Empowerment, and Support. The […]
Impact of Unresolved Trauma on American Indian Health Equity
Impact of Unresolved Trauma on American Indian Health Equity
Dr. Donald Warne, Director of Indians Into Medicine (INMED) at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, speaks about the traumatic impacts of history on American […]
Health Disparities and the American Indian: Dr. Donald Warne on the Way Forward
Health Disparities and the American Indian: Dr. Donald Warne on the Way Forward
Conversations on Healthcare features in-depth discussions on how health policy and innovation with industry newsmakers around the globe. This week, hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter speak with Dr. Donald […]
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective Trainings
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective Trainings
BEAM offers skill based trainings that help Black communities learn healing justice informed peer support practices. BEAM works with leaders and teams in non-profit organizations, social justice movements and corporations […]
Improving Our Maternity Care Now Through Community Birth Settings
Improving Our Maternity Care Now Through Community Birth Settings
Care in birth center and planned home birth settings that is led by Black, Indigenous, People of Color is a crucial approach for meeting the needs of communities affected by […]
Reproductive Wellness for Women with Chronic Conditions
Reproductive Wellness for Women with Chronic Conditions
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Listening to and Justly Partnering with Community-Led Perinatal Health Solutions
Listening to and Justly Partnering with Community-Led Perinatal Health Solutions
State Title V/Maternal and Child Health (MCH) programs across the United States are eager to implement solutions created with communities to urgently close racial disparities in maternal health outcomes. There […]
Health Affairs Journal – February 2022
Health Affairs Journal – February 2022
This edition of the Health Affairs Journal was dedicated to racism and health.
Journal of Public Health Management & Practice – January/February 2022
Journal of Public Health Management & Practice – January/February 2022
The January/February 2022 edition was dedicated to tackling structural racism and racial/ethnic inequities in pregnancy and communities.
Promising Partnerships to Address Maternal Mortality
Promising Partnerships to Address Maternal Mortality
Successfully addressing maternal health mortality requires collaboration among local, state, and federal partners. This webinar will highlight successful partnerships to support women’s health needs in HRSA Region 4 (Alabama, Florida, […]
Maternal Mortality Review Committees: Sharing Power with Communities
Maternal Mortality Review Committees: Sharing Power with Communities
This report summarizes the findings of an environmental scan conducted by a project team within the Black Mamas Matter Alliance in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Sepsis in Pregnancy
Sepsis in Pregnancy
Pregnancy-related sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency defined as organ dysfunction resulting from infection during pregnancy, childbirth, post-abortion, miscarriage, or the postpartum period. In the United States, sepsis or infection […]
Intimate Partner Violence and Maternal Access to Care Webinar
Intimate Partner Violence and Maternal Access to Care Webinar
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State Harm Reduction Strategies: Improving Outcomes for Reproductive-Aged Women Who Use Substances
State Harm Reduction Strategies: Improving Outcomes for Reproductive-Aged Women Who Use Substances
The purpose of this AMCHP-National Association of State and Alcohol Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) project is to highlight common harm reduction strategies used by state Maternal and Child Health (MCH) […]
Journal of Public Health Management and Practice
Journal of Public Health Management and Practice
This issue of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice describes public health interventions designed to address structural racism. These interventions might be expected to have an impact on […]
I PROMOTE-IL
I PROMOTE-IL
I PROMOTE-IL is one of nine projects funded by HRSA’s State Maternal Health (MHI) Innovation Program. The MHI program was developed to support states implementing novel approaches to address maternal […]
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Mom2Mom Global/Breastfeeding in Combat Boots
Mom2Mom Global/Breastfeeding in Combat Boots
Mom2Mom Global/Breastfeeding in Combat Boots is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to breastfeeding peer support, education, and advocacy for military families.
Bridging the Chasm between Pregnancy and Health over the Life Course: A National Agenda for Research and Action
Bridging the Chasm between Pregnancy and Health over the Life Course: A National Agenda for Research and Action
Abstract Background Many pregnant people find no bridge to ongoing specialty or primary care after giving birth, even when clinical and social complications of pregnancy signal need. Black, indigenous, and […]
A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
Abstract Involvement of patients and the public is now recognized to be essential for the good conduct of research. Patient and public involvement in research priority setting and funding decisions […]
Addressing Mental Health in BIPOC Communities: Key Cultural Considerations for MCH
Addressing Mental Health in BIPOC Communities: Key Cultural Considerations for MCH
Objectives: Increase understanding of the cultural context for mental health programming and service delivery in underserved communities; and Identify one strategy for addressing mental health in underserved communities Supplemental Resources: […]
Tribally-led Maternal Mortality Review Committees
Tribally-led Maternal Mortality Review Committees
With support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Reproductive Health, NIHB is working to assist Tribes and Tribal organizations in exploring the possibilities of designing and […]
American Indian Public Health Disparities Regional Differences in Health
American Indian Public Health Disparities Regional Differences in Health
This broadcast addresses a number of relevant topics surrounding public health disparities and American Indian populations. Specifically, this broadcast includes a brief review of current American Indian Health Policies and […]
Listening to Understand and Not to Respond Across Different Cultural Contexts
The MCH Navigator
The MCH Navigator
The website has a variety of learning resources as well as videos, modules on multiple topics – self-directed, semi-structured learning, etc.