In this webinar, you will learn about resources care teams and new parents can utilize to improve communication and streamline healthcare experiences before, during, and after childbirth. Developed in partnership […]
Innovations in Rural Maternal Health
Innovations in Rural Maternal Health
Presentation at the 2023 National Maternal Health Innovations Symposium
Using Systems Thinking Tools to Improve Maternal Health
Using Systems Thinking Tools to Improve Maternal Health
Learning Goals Summary of Recommended Approaches
Increasing Access to Obstetric Simulation to Improve the Quality of Clinical Practice for Maternal and Infant Health
How Freestanding Birth Centers Can Health Solve the Maternal Health Crisis in the U.S.
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.
From Data to Action: Using MMRC Recommendations to Address Disparities in Pregnancy-Related Deaths
From Data to Action: Using MMRC Recommendations to Address Disparities in Pregnancy-Related Deaths
Maternal Mortality Review Committees are a vital process for analyzing causes of maternal deaths and formulating recommendations for action to further prevent maternal mortality. Given alarming disparities pregnancy-related deaths for […]
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, […]
Issue Brief: Using Earned Income Tax Credits to Promote Maternal Health
Issue Brief: Using Earned Income Tax Credits to Promote Maternal Health
Learning Goals Additional resources and tips from the IRS
Policy Analysis Tools Summary: How does a policy impact maternal health and maternal health equity?
Policy Analysis Tools Summary: How does a policy impact maternal health and maternal health equity?
Use this document to evaluate and aid in policy decisions for your state.
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 […]
Issue Brief: Leveraging Medicaid Policy to Advance Doula Care
Issue Brief: Leveraging Medicaid Policy to Advance Doula Care
Black women are twice as likely as non-Hispanic white women to experience severe maternal morbidity, or life-threatening pregnancy-related complications, which affect 50,000 women in the United States each year. One […]
Innovation in Action: Exploring AIM CCI’s Approach to Address Maternal Safety and Wellness Webinar
Innovation in Action: Exploring AIM CCI’s Approach to Address Maternal Safety and Wellness Webinar
Learn about the evolution of AIM CCI and the experience of extending AIM bundles to community settings. This webinar will also include a discussion of AIM CCI’s postpartum work and […]
Postpartum Medicaid Coverage: Where are they now?
Postpartum Medicaid Coverage: Where are they now?
This is a presentation by Bill Rencher and Margaret Major from the Georgia Health Policy Center. It was part of the 2023 National Maternal Health Symposium.
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 […]
Update on New CDC HIV and Breastfeeding Guidelines
Update on New CDC HIV and Breastfeeding Guidelines
A discussion on clinical approaches for supporting families with the updated CDC guidelines on Breastfeeding and HIV. Click the button to view the recording. Presented by Reaching our Sisters Everywhere […]
Maternal Health Innovation Podcast Season 3
Maternal Health Innovation Podcast Season 3
Maternal Health Innovation Podcast Season 3 is live! Click on any of the images/links below to tune in to an episode. Episodes are released weekly! You can still listen to […]
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 […]
Centering Equity in Maternal Health Innovation through Policy and Engagement
Centering Equity in Maternal Health Innovation through Policy and Engagement
MHLIC launched its first interactive online module in January 2023. Starting with an overview of current maternal health data in the US and some common definitions of equity, the module […]
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 […]
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 Innovation Podcast: Season 2
Maternal Health Innovation Podcast: Season 2
Join us as we speak with experts about ways we can better serve women and birthing people and advance maternal health equity. From what is going well to what needs […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Telehealth Access Project (MTAP)
Maternal Telehealth Access Project (MTAP)
Maternal Telehealth Access Project was funded in May 2020 for one year by the CARES Act to increase access to quality maternity care and services via telehealth during (and beyond) […]
MHLIC September Leadership Series
MHLIC September Leadership Series
These virtual conversations feature practical tips and inspiration from maternal health and public health leaders about the leadership skills they have built and leveraged to move initiatives forward.
How Focusing on Perinatal Mental Health will Improve Well-Being of Mothers, Families, Communities
How Focusing on Perinatal Mental Health will Improve Well-Being of Mothers, Families, Communities
Mental health disorders are the second leading cause of death among new mothers between 43 days and one-year postpartum. Women of color have double the rates of Postpartum Depression, with […]
Innovation Thursdays – Canopie
Innovation Thursdays – Canopie
Anne Wanlund, co-founder of Canopie, discusses this innovative app that provides digital guided self-help for maternal health with a cognitive-based therapy (CBT) core structure.
Innovation Thursdays – Health in Her Hue
Innovation Thursdays – Boober
Innovation Thursdays – Boober
Founder Jada Shapiro discusses support services provided to birth care workers and birthing people through Boober and Birth Day Presence. She also provides a clear outline of the needs for […]
Maternal Health Innovation Podcast
Maternal Health Innovation Podcast
Join us as we speak with experts about ways we can better serve women and birthing people and advance maternal health equity. From what is going well to what needs […]
Doula Care in the United States
Doula Care in the United States
“The lack of uniformity in federal requirements for doula certification makes it difficult to assess how many doulas there are in the United States.” This report provides insight to how […]
Innovation Thursdays: The Perinatal Health Equity Foundation
Innovation Thursdays: Radical Health
Innovation Thursdays: Shades of Blue Project
Innovation Thursdays: Shades of Blue Project
This organization brings Black maternal mental health to the forefront. Learn more about their important work.
Doulas: Supporting Models that Support Families
Doulas: Supporting Models that Support Families
Evidence shows that doula support during pregnancy and birth improves the health of both mothers and babies, yet there are many barriers to accessing doula care. In this panel presentation, […]
Reviewing Policies for Equity Impact: A Tool to Support Equitable Maternal Health Outcomes
Reviewing Policies for Equity Impact: A Tool to Support Equitable Maternal Health Outcomes
Implementing targeted policies is a powerful strategy for eliminating racial inequities in maternal health outcomes. In this webinar recorded on May 14, 2021, Dr. Cynthia Osborne, Director of the Prenatal-to-3 […]
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resource List
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resource List
This list was gathered by MHLIC team members. It features resources based on racial and health equity, implicit bias, and cultural competency.
Telehealth Resources and Strategies
Telehealth Resources and Strategies
Collection of resources related to maternal telehealth, with focus on care during COVID-19. For expectant and new families who do not have continuous phone or internet access,telehealth and virtual health […]
Telehealth in Practice – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Telehealth in Practice – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Webinar from the MHLIC series: Telehealth in Practice.
Telehealth in Practice – Lana’i CHC
Telehealth in Practice – Lana’i CHC
Webinar from the MHLIC series: Telehealth in Practice.