Maternal Obesity and Genetic Ancestry Impact Birth Outcomes

April 15, 2025

Abortion bans led to significant increase in births, particularly among minority communities

March 17, 2025

Significant disparities in out-of-pocket spending for maternity care

February 28, 2025

Treating Maternal Mental Health is Key to Reducing Cardiovascular Disparities

February 25, 2025

Black and Hispanic pregnant women had higher levels of exposure to potentially harmful chemicals than White women

February 15, 2025

Educational equity could be the key to disparities in maternal heart health

February 14, 2025

Black Maternal Mortality Rate Remains Alarmingly High

February 6, 2025

Racial Microaggressions Linked to Higher Postpartum Blood Pressure

January 9, 2025

Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Pregnancy Outcomes for People with Obesity

December 25, 2024

Alarming Rise in Pregnancy-Related Abuse Hits Minority Communities Hardest

December 18, 2024

Black mothers 1.5 times more likely to deliver premature baby compared to White mothers

November 21, 2024

Postpartum Depression Rates Soar Among Minority Communities:

November 20, 2024

Racial Residential Segregation Linked to Prenatal Mental Health Disparities

November 20, 2024

Homicide Major Cause of Maternal Death in the U.S, especially for Black mothers

November 13, 2024

Black mothers have lower cardiovascular health scores compared to White mothers

November 11, 2024

Black women experience preeclampsia at rates 60% higher than White women

November 11, 2024

Rising Homicide Rates Highlight Health Disparities for Pregnant Women of Color

November 8, 2024

Wildfire Smoke Exposure Poses Significant Risks to Pregnant Black and Native American Women

November 7, 2024

Racial and Geographic Disparities Persist in Maryland’s Montgomery County Pregnancy Outcomes

October 28, 2024

Doula Care Improves Maternal Health for Medicaid Patients

October 26, 2024

Louisiana’s Mental Health Initiatives Target Maternal Mortality Crisis

October 25, 2024

Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Emergency Care for Pregnancy Hypertension

October 11, 2024

Black and Hispanic women continued to experience higher rates of preterm births during past decade

September 30, 2024

California Aims to Slash Maternal Mortality, Address Racial Disparities

September 19, 2024

Black Women in New Jersey 25% More Likely to Have a C-Section Than White Women

September 13, 2024

Puerto Rican Mothers Face Alarming Birth Disparities

September 10, 2024

Black mothers twice as likely as White mothers to experience severe maternal morbidity

August 28, 2024

Study Reveals Persistent Racial Gaps in Maternal Health Outcomes

August 20, 2024

Group Prenatal Care Model May Help Address Black Maternal Health Crisis

August 6, 2024

Biden Administration Proposes New Maternal Health Standards for Hospitals

July 11, 2024

Race-Based Medical Algorithms: A Double-Edged Sword in Maternal Health

June 13, 2024

Extreme Heat Linked to Higher Preterm Birth Rates

June 10, 2024

L.A. Hospitals Shutter Maternity Wards Amid Profit Pressures

June 6, 2024

Mortality rate 160% higher for Black vs White women who have just given birth

June 5, 2024

U.S. Maternal Deaths Highest Among Wealthy Nations

June 4, 2024

American Indian/Alaska Natives More Likely Live in Maternal Care Deserts

May 31, 2024

Doulas Could Help Address Arkansas’ Maternal Health Disparities

May 24, 2024

Addressing Healthcare Workforce Challenges Key for Black Mothers

May 21, 2024

Federal Panel Urges New Strategy to Reduce Maternal Deaths

May 16, 2024

Abortion Bans Threaten Black Maternal Health

May 2, 2024

Black Women’s Fibroid Risk Linked to Maternal History

April 11, 2024

Racial Disparities Found in Postpartum Depression Care

April 5, 2024

Latina Doulas Combat Rising Maternal Deaths in U.S.

March 27, 2024

Black Mothers Face Higher Mortality Rates Despite Education

March 20, 2024

U.S. Maternal Death Rate Lower Than Reported, Racial Gaps Persist

March 15, 2024

Study Challenges CDC Data on Maternal Death Rates

March 14, 2024

Stark Racial Disparities in Maternal Mortality in New York State

March 14, 2024

Racial Disparities Emerge in Critical Preterm Infant Care Decisions

March 8, 2024

California Faces Challenges in Maternal Health for Black Mothers

February 28, 2024

General Accounting Office reports persistent disparities in U.S. maternal health

February 27, 2024

Medicaid Expansion Linked to Better Maternal Mental Health for Immigrants

February 21, 2024

Expanded Medicaid Improves Maternal Mental Health for Immigrants

February 21, 2024

Reproductive Health Disparities Persist for Women of Color

February 21, 2024

Maternal Syphilis Rates Soar, Reveal Stark Racial Disparities

February 16, 2024

Washington State Firms Expand Doula Health Benefits

February 15, 2024

US Preterm Birth Rate Rises, Black Mothers Most Affected

January 31, 2024

US Birth Data Reveals Persistent Racial Disparities

January 29, 2024

Study Reveals Disparities in Pregnancy Outcomes for Women with MS

January 25, 2024

Black Maternal Health Crisis Persists, March of Dimes Reports

January 9, 2024

Racial and Geographic Disparities in US Birth Outcomes Persist Post-Pandemic

January 3, 2024