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Today, we stand with American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - ACOG to observe .

Our mission is to help more people learn about the urgency of the country's maternal mortality crisis and how we can work together to reverse its course.

Join the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - ACOG on Sunday, January 23rd, for to help more people learn about the urgency of the country's maternal mortality crisis and how we can work together to reverse its course.

Countless factors can work together to improve maternal health. This year, ACOG will be highlighting:

⏩ Continuous Quality Improvement for Patient Safety
🤰 Optimization of Health Before, During, and After Pregnancy
👩‍👩‍👧‍👦Access to Family Planning
🤗 Integration of Respectful Care
✅ Protection and Prevention for Improved Outcomes

Follow to join the online conversation today!

Maternal Health Awareness Day ACOG observes Maternal Health Awareness Day on January 23 to help more people learn about the urgency of the country's maternal mortality crisis and how we can work together to reverse its course.

If you are traveling to or returning from holiday gatherings or other events, testing can be used to screen for a COVID-19 infection without symptoms.

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COVID-19 Testing and Kids: What you Should Know Should your child be tested for COVID-19? Your pediatrician can talk with you about the different types of coronavirus tests, what each type can and cannot do, and when tests can be most useful.

The March of Dimes released their 2021 Report Card, offering a comprehensive overview of the maternal and infant health crisis.

The report grades the U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and 100 cities on preterm birth rates, and includes other information such as infant death, social vulnerability, low-risk cesarean births.

It also reports on state efforts related to Medicaid expansion and extension, doula and midwives legislation/policies, among other factors — and outlines important policy solutions that can make a difference.

🔎 Review your state's score and use this tool to identify critical ways to raise awareness and create change in your local community.

March of Dimes Report Card The U.S. premature birth rate declined for the seventh year in a row, but the country on the whole still gets a C rating.