The legislative push follows last fall’s Black Maternal Health Summit at the Virginia Capitol, where medical professionals, ...

For Camilla Thompson, the maternal health coordinator for Black Lives ... The conference highlights racial disparities women of different backgrounds can experience when they go through pregnancy.

Trump administration attempts to dismantle DEI initiatives are alarming public health researchers, who fear they could thwart ...

The U.S. maternal mortality crisis is driven by various factors, but primary care providers are uniquely positioned to ...

Pennsylvania hospitals aim to tackle maternal health challenges with a new action plan from the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania. Developed by HAP's Task Force on Maternal and ...

Pennsylvania women are at increasing risk of suffering serious health problems during or after their pregnancies, with severe maternal morbidity spiking by 40% since 2016, according to a new report.

Representative Toby Tiangco emphasized the critical importance of maternal and child health during the first 1,000 days of life, stating, “I welcome the administration’s efforts to expand the benefits ...

The CEmONC program stands out as proof of the commitment by the government to stem the uncontrollable maternal mortality rate in Nigeria, estimated by the World Health Organization in 2023 to be ...

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — The Black Doula Collaborative is working to improve maternal health and birth outcomes for Black women in Rochester. "A doula is basically a support person," said ...

The busing service is serving as a mobile billboard, creatively connecting women to essential pregnancy services.

Jan. 15, 2025 — Research has established a clear link between racial and ethnic disparities in maternal heart health and higher risks of preterm birth, preeclampsia and cardiovascular issues for ...