Vice President Kamala Harris is seeing a surge of support from Black women voters, galvanized in part by her work on health care issues such as maternal mortality, reproductive rights, and gun control.
Deadly high blood pressure during pregnancy is on the rise
Arkansas is the only state that has not taken the step to expand what’s called postpartum Medicaid coverage, an option for states paid for almost entirely by the federal government that ensures poor women have uninterrupted health insurance for a year after they give birth.
Maternity care in rural areas is in crisis. Can more doulas help?
The presence of a doula, along with regular nursing care, is associated with improved labor and delivery outcomes, reduced stress, and higher rates of patient satisfaction.
Rural hospitals built during baby boom now face baby bust
The Drop the B campaign spotlights Irth, a platform that allows Black and brown mothers to rate and review healthcare providers based on their care experiences.
Bill to fund stillbirth prevention and research passes Congress
The bill expands the use of existing federal money to be used to fight stillbirths. Lawmakers cited ProPublica’s reporting on the issue as key to adding urgency and building support for the measure.
How Merck for Mothers reached 30M women through maternal health programs
Merck announced that the $650 million effort eclipsed its benchmark goal and has reached more than 30 million women worldwide through its various programs.
Federal panel prescribes new mental health strategy to curb maternal deaths