Childbirth Connection

Kudos to Aspen Health Strategy Group for their new report on reversing the nation's maternal mortality crisis, with 5 strong "big ideas" and 4 state-of-the science papers from leading scholars.

Reversing the U.S. Maternal Mortality Crisis - The Aspen Institute In June 2020, the Aspen Health Strategy Group met virtually to explore the topic of U.S. maternal mortality. We are pleased to present the final report from our work, based upon the group’s rich discussion.

We’re partnering with to stand up for the needs of moms and babies of every race and ethnicity, and fight for a more inclusive healthcare system. Learn more & join us: https://npwf.info/3elDuxE

Preterm Birth Prevention Alliance. – National Consumers League The Preterm Birth Prevention Alliance is a coalition of maternal and women’s health advocates who share a common concern about the state of preterm birth in the United States and the proposed market withdrawal of 17P, the only FDA- approved class of treatments to help prevent spontaneous, recurren...

Dr. Sakala thanked for leading on paid leave & paid sick days; & for leading Maternity Care Caucus, & other representatives for Momnibus, BABIES, Midwives for MOMS, MOMMA’s, FAMILY, and Healthy Families Acts. https://npwf.info/2PnC6lf

Carol Sakala responded to a committee question about improving outcomes. "We have a data problem. We need better data disaggregation by race, ethnicity and we need to build a diverse workforce including community providers."

Carol Sakala testified before the Labor, HHS and Education Subcommittee today. Sakala said models of midwifery, doulas and community birth centers offer real hope in addressing the maternal health crisis. Read her testimony https://npwf.info/2PnC6lf

Our nation’s maternal mortality crisis is an urgent question. The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act is a historic answer to save Black moms, women of color, and birthing people everywhere. Kudos to and other supporters in Congress.

'Momnibus' Bill Gaining Ground in House Package of bills is aimed at improving maternal health and healthcare for women of color

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Dr. Alisha Liggett's moving reflections on giving birth and practicing medicine.

‘The day I was reduced to a Black birthing body.’ A doctor reflects on pregnancy I never would have predicted that becoming a mother would make me a better doctor. Like most Black women I know, I vividly remember every painstaking detail of my pregnancy and birth experience.

The maternity care system often fails to offer respectful, safe and affordable care—most acutely in Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color. Improving Maternity Care Now https://npwf.info/36f7yJ6
details how to change the equation.

More evidence that respectful, culturally congruent care is essential for combating the Black maternal health crisis.
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Black Women Turn to Midwives to Avoid COVID and ‘Feel Cared For’ Midwifery was a tradition among slaves from Africa, but in more recent decades, pregnant Black women have generally shunned the approach. Now, home births and midwives are making a comeback in the …