In an op-ed, State Rep. Attica Scott (D-Louisville) explains why she introduced the Maternal CARE Act in the Kentucky legislature.

This January 2020 paper by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement describes how racism presents a threat to patient safety and the three things health care leaders can do to reduce inequities and improve maternal health.

This article reviews the high rates of maternal mortality in Texas and the systems that lead to substandard care.

This Pediatrics article from August 2019 underscores the profound impact of racism on the health status of children, adolescents and emerging adults, and how care providers can recognize and address it.

Georgia's preterm birth rate is higher than the national average. Read this story about how March of Dimes has invested in many activities and programs to promote healthy pregnancies and reduce preterm births in Georgia.

In this article, local experts and leaders highlight the critical need for Florida Postpartum Medicaid expansion.

This PBS News article explores how nine specific structural issues in the U.S., from disproportional criminalization to housing insecurity, impact the health of Black and Native birthing people and their babies.

This article looks at the several maternal mortality rates that were climbing in both Texas and Houston, and chronicles the challenges and complexities of being pregnant and giving birth.

This Community Plan offers recommendations to improve maternal health in Harris County and recommends shifting the focus of community efforts from reacting to postpartum issues to putting greater emphasis on prevention and prenatal care.