Gov. Murphy signs four new laws to reduce maternal mortality in NJ
Pregnant women will be screened for lead poisoning and female firefighters must be given light-duty options before they take medical...
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Illinois maternal mortality report finds rise in pregnancy-related deaths | Health
Article SummaryIllinois’ fourth report on maternal mortality trends identified 94 pregnancy-related deaths in 2021 and 2022, an increase from past...
Maternal and infant health improved in Kansas, but there’s still work to do | KCUR
Kansas has slightly improved in a national scorecard of maternal and infant health but there are still places to to...
Illinois maternal mortality report finds rise in pregnancy-related deaths, stark racial disparities remain
CHICAGO -- Preventable pregnancy-related deaths rose and stark racial disparities remained in the Illinois Department of Public Health's most recent...
Delayed care to two pregnant Black women highlights maternal health disparities
Two pregnant Black women nearly 1,000 miles apart were ready to do what many do every day: welcome new bundles...
Pregnant Black women detail delayed care, maternal health gaps
Two pregnant Black women nearly 1,000 miles apart were ready to do what many do every day: welcome new bundles...
Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health: Current Status and Key Issues
Summary Stark racial disparities in maternal and infant health in the U.S. have persisted for decades despite continued advancements in...
State Actions to Protect Black Maternal Health
H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation bill, makes deep cuts to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage that will harm...
Mothers, experts say medical distrust fueling maternal health crisis
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Medical distrust is on the rise in the U.S. as pregnant women are pushing back against...
