Advancing maternal health equity relies on more than direct clinical care. Quality measures, demographic data collection, and payment programs are all important actions for organizations to embed equity into maternal […]
Safe Motherhood Initiative
Safe Motherhood Initiative
Since 2013, the Safe Motherhood Initiative has been working with obstetric hospitals in New York State to develop and implement standard approaches for handling obstetric emergencies associated with maternal mortality […]
PEACE for Moms
PEACE for Moms
PEACE for Moms is a perinatal psychiatry access service, which allows clinicians across the state of Georgia to consult with perinatal psychiatrists regarding medical management of mental health disorders in […]
Improving the Oral Health of Pregnant People
Improving the Oral Health of Pregnant People
In the Journal of the California Dental Association, experts discuss the need for a partnership between healthcare providers and public health professionals to improve the oral health of pregnant people. Featured […]
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Academy of Family Physicians
Resources for family physicians and medical students focused on family medicine. Clinical recommendations for maternal care featured.
Postpartum Support International Certificate Trainings
Postpartum Support International Certificate Trainings
Postpartum Support International offers a variety of certificate trainings in perinatal mental health for nurses, physicians, social workers, mental health providers, childbirth professionals, social support providers, or anyone interested in […]
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 […]
Postpartum Support International
Postpartum Support International
PSI brings together families, communities, and professionals working to support families during pregnancy, pregnancy loss, and the postpartum period. Explore their Professionals Section for information and links to the most […]
Reversing the US Maternal Mortality Crisis
Reversing the US Maternal Mortality Crisis
The Aspen Health Strategy Group met in October 2020 to take on hard questions related to the maternal mortality crisis and to develop a portfolio of five recommendations to address […]
AMCHP’s Implementation Toolkit for National Performance Measure 2
AMCHP’s Implementation Toolkit for National Performance Measure 2
This toolkit contains resources, tools, and examples of strategies Title V programs and their partners can use to address NPM 2. Title V can play a unique role in advancing […]
CDC Levels of Care Assessment Tool (CDC LOCATe)
CDC Levels of Care Assessment Tool (CDC LOCATe)
In addition to standardized clinical level of care assessment tools, the CDC makes available assessment outcome data for participating states, which can be used in conjunction with vital records data […]
Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Environmental Scan
Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Environmental Scan
Conducted by multiple stakeholders, this environmental scan describes the methodology and findings to identify definitions, risk factors, processes, and innovations relevant to maternal morbidity and mortality care delivery and measurement. […]
Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System (PMSS)
Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System (PMSS)
Data at the national and state levels on pregnancy-related deaths.
Maternal Health in the United States: Findings from the Health Resources and Services Administration and Partners
Maternal Health in the United States: Findings from the Health Resources and Services Administration and Partners
A collection of free-to-read articles describing research regarding and initiatives to aid with maternal morality and maternal health in the United States.
Maternal Mortality Review Committees
Maternal Mortality Review Committees
Charts of maternal mortality review committees’ scope and structure across the U.S.
Rural Health Information Hub Topic Resources
Rural Health Information Hub Topic Resources
A list of resources and information on a number of topics relevant to rural healthcare access and outcomes.
Global Webinar Series on COVID-19, newborn, and perinatal health
Global Webinar Series on COVID-19, newborn, and perinatal health
A series of webinars related to perinatal health during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Maternal Health Webinar
Maternal Health Webinar
A series of webinars, including ones related to hospital practice and maternal and child health.
Innovative Models of Care for Reducing Inequities in Maternal Health
Innovative Models of Care for Reducing Inequities in Maternal Health
Recorded webcast from workshop which explored how nurses, midwives, and birth companions can improve maternal and infant health, specifically for women in U.S. communities affected by structural and health inequalities.
A conversation on Meaningful Family Engagement, from Clinical Care to Health Policy
A conversation on Meaningful Family Engagement, from Clinical Care to Health Policy
Engaging with families is vital to transforming the health care system and positively impacting the life course of vulnerable populations. Families have extensive experience in partnering with professionals to improve […]