Helping mom with laundry

Cleaning up around the house

Babysitting for an hour while mom gets rest

Checking in on mom

People of all ages can offer new moms comfort & connection through simple, everyday gestures.

What's your one small thing to support a new mom during postpartum?

Together, we can help reduce preventable maternal deaths. Learn more at OneSmallThingCA.org. #MaternalHealth

Rep. Jahana Hayes Introduces Bill on Social Determinants for Moms Act Seeking to Tackle Maternal Health Crisis A new bill introduced in Congress by Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-CT) aims to confront one of the country’s most stubborn public health… The post Rep. Jahana Hayes Introduces Bill on Social Determinants for Moms Act Seeking to Tackle Maternal Health Crisis appeared first on Shine My Crown.

Rep. Jahana Hayes Introduces Bill on Social Determinants for Moms Act Seeking to Tackle Maternal Health Crisis: A new bill introduced in Congress by Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-CT) aims to confront one of the country’s most stubborn public… #MaternalHealth #PublicHealth #MomsAct #JahanaHayes #HealthEquity

Diversity in rural IL exacerbates maternity care crisis Rural communities in Illinois and across the country are attracting more diverse populations, and maternal care experts said it is adding yet another layer to an already complex set of

As rural Illinois communities grow more diverse, maternal health experts say language barriers and provider shortages are compounding access to care. More than a third of Illinois counties are considered maternity care deserts, putting mothers and babies at higher risk.
#Illinois #MaternalHealth

#MaternalHealth in USA is statistically not doing great.

Committee hears heated testimony on licensing pregnancy-related service centers; sponsor defers bill Representative Freeman's bill to require LDH licensure for pregnancy-related service centers prompted supportive testimony citing maternal-health gaps and an auditor's report; opponents warned of burdens and overbreadth. The sponsor voluntarily deferred the bill for further revision.

Louisiana lawmakers are grappling with a pivotal bill that could reshape pregnancy-related care, aiming to ensure mothers receive the best medical advice amid rising concerns over maternal health outcomes.

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#LA #CitizenPortal #MaternalHealth #HealthCareAccess #CommunitySupport

Committee adopts amendments to maternal-overdose and shackling bill, reports it with changes Senate Bill 470, tied to the Maternal Overdose Mortality Program, drew amendments clarifying that pregnancy testing should be offered (not mandatory) and limiting shackling during labor; the committee adopted the changes and reported the bill with amendments amid supporting testimony from health and advocacy groups.

Senate Bill 470 is set to transform the treatment of pregnant incarcerated individuals by banning shackling during labor and ensuring better prenatal care—an essential step towards justice and health!

Get the details!

#LA #IncarcerationReform #CitizenPortal #MaternalHealth #PublicPolicy

Del. health committee advances bill to require folic‑acid fortification of corn masa flour The House Health Committee voted to release HB 3 37, which would require folic acid be added to corn masa flour and related products; sponsors and medical witnesses said the change targets racial and dietary gaps in existing fortification policy and could reduce neural‑tube defects.

A new bill in Delaware could revolutionize public health by fortifying corn masa flour with folic acid, aiming to reduce birth defects and address health disparities in Latino communities.

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#DE #CitizenPortal #MaternalHealth #NutritionFortification #HealthEquity

Votes at a glance: Delaware House passes lead-screening, advisory membership and realty-tax tweaks; several resolutions adopted On April 14, 2026, the Delaware House passed a package of measures including HB 259 (lead screening reporting), HB 264 (adds school nurse to lead-prevention advisory committee), HB 283 (realty transfer tax exemptions tweaks) and adopted multiple commemorative resolutions and SCR 143 establishing a Blockchain Task Force.

The Delaware House has made significant strides by passing key bills on lead screening and child protection while also honoring vital community awareness weeks.

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#DE #ChildAbusePrevention #CitizenPortal #BlockchainInnovation #MaternalHealth

Sturgeon Lake First Nation soon to have dedicated centre for childbirth and maternal care A brand-new birthing and childrearing lodge is set to open April 29 on Sturgeon Lake First Nation (SLFN).

“Sturgeon Lake First Nation soon to have dedicated centre for childbirth and maternal care” - www.ctvnews.ca/saskatoon/ar... - #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity #CulturalSafety

Nice job, girls. Keep lowering that birth rate.☺️ #abortionishealthcare #birthrate #birthcontrol #maternalhealth #girltalk TikTok video by Kirti

Nice job, girls. Keep lowering that birth rate. ☺️

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Excited to share that I’ve received pilot funding from the Institute of Social Science Research at Arizona State University!

#oralmicrobiome #maternalhealth #hypertension #pregnancy #multiomics

Cover of the "Celebrating One Year of The Birthing Care Pathway Report" by DHCS, featuring a colorful silhouette profile against a textured background.

DHCS is celebrating one year since the Birthing Care Pathway Report, a roadmap to improve maternal health outcomes for Medi-Cal members.

Visit the new webpage: www.dhcs.ca.gov/CalAIM/Pages/Birthing-Ca...
#MaternalHealth #MediCal #BirthingCarePathway

Climate Change Nearly Doubled Pregnancy Heat Risk Days in U.S. | Climate Central Climate change has nearly doubled the number of days with extreme heat that put pregnant people at risk in the U.S.

Protecting the planet IS maternal healthcare. 🤱🩺 New research shows climate-driven extreme 🔥 🔥 🔥 heat is adding serious risks to our babies' health before they're even born. It’s an urgent call to action! #MaternalHealth #ClimateJustice #HealthyKids

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‘Ignored and at Risk’: Black Women Face Ongoing Maternal Health Crisis, Rep. Shontel Brown Warns U.S. Representative Shontel Brown is renewing urgent calls to address the maternal health crisis disproportionately affecting Black women, warning that systemic failures… The post ‘Ignored and at Risk’: Black Women Face Ongoing Maternal Health Crisis, Rep. Shontel Brown Warns appeared first on Shine My Crown.

‘Ignored and at Risk’: Black Women Face Ongoing Maternal Health Crisis, Rep. Shontel Brown Warns: U.S. Representative Shontel Brown is renewing urgent calls to address the maternal health crisis disproportionately affecting… #MaternalHealth #BlackWomen #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #SystemicRacism

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Here we go again.. MAGA Pedo Protecters are always concerned with what goes on in women's uteruses. Traitor Trump Nazi Regime Redirects Family-Planning Grants toward Fertility Awareness, 'Family Formation'.
A federal grant program that subsidizes family-planning for low-income patients now […]

👶 Congenital Chagas matters

Early detection is key.

• Treatment during pregnancy ❌

• Early infant treatment → cure rates >90%

#ChagasDisease #MaternalHealth #NTDs

🚨 Today!!
DTC #GlobalSurgery Journal Club
14 April 2026, 8 PM CET
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English session | No registration required

#Women #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #AccessToSurgery #OperatingForChange #MedicalAdvocacy #MaternalHealth

Check out #NIHCM’s April newsletter! Highlighting the latest data on maternal health outcomes, addressing children’s health and behavioral health, and featuring an exclusive interview with researcher, James Robinson. Read it here: bit.ly/NIHCMApr26ne...

#NIHCMnewsletter #maternalhealth

By bringing community voices into hospital quality improvement efforts, the Maternal HealthCARE program helps healthcare systems identify opportunities for systemic change and strengthen care for families. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #MaternalHealth #MarchofDimes

Black Maternal Health Week highlights the need to address disparities in #MaternalHealth

We’re committed to equity and ensuring all families have access to support.

Get help: FASDUnited.org/Family-Navigator/

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Let’s work together to spread the word! 🤝🏾✨ While this post shares some basics, there’s even more to learn. Take action by sending this post to a loved one and downloading our fact sheet using the QR code on the last slide.

#Preeclampsia #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BMHW2026 #MaternalHealth

Extreme Heat Is Putting Maternal, Newborn And Child Health At Risk | International Confederation of Midwives In January 2026, WHO convened a three-day meeting in Geneva to examine the health impacts of heat exposure on Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH). What distinguished this meeting was its system...

🤱🩺 New data shows #heatwaves 🔥🔥🔥 increase preterm birth risks by 26%. It’s an urgent call for action, but also for solutions. Let’s fight for a healthy start for every baby! #MaternalHealth #ClimateJustice #ProtectOurKids

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🏥 Japan made childbirth free — but delivery facilities have HALVED since 1996.

Rural areas are becoming "maternity deserts." Only 8.6% of births use epidurals (vs 82% in France).

Free birth means nothing if there's nowhere to give birth.

#MaternalHealth #JapanDemographics

Georgia’s strict laws limit midwives just as maternal care reaches a crisis point. With hospital units closing, many face zero access to birth support. Advocates argue these rules worsen shortages and hurt vulnerable communities. 🏥🤰

#GeorgiaHealth #MaternalHealth #BirthEquity #Midwives

#BlackMaternalHealthWeek #IAMH #MaternalHealth

📢 Join Cochrane Maternal, Newborn and Child Health for a virtual Grand Rounds event: "From Trials to Trust."

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#Cochrane #EvidenceBasedMedicine #MaternalHealth

Journals EMAS membership offers numerous benefits related to menopause research, education, and professional networking. Learn more about the benefits and how to join

🔍 Learn more about EMAS official journals and their contribution to advancing clinical education.
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#CRWH #WomensHealth #MaternalHealth #PlacentaAccreta #PregnancyCare #CaseReports #EMAS

🌍 Shaping the Future of Maternal & Child Health with AI
7th World Congress on Pediatrics, Neonatology & Maternal Health
📅 Date: June 08-09, 2026
📍 Location: London, UK
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#pediatrics #neonatology #maternalhealth #cme #cpd #inovineconferences

Senate approves amendment directing HHS to seek Medicaid coverage for doulas The Senate adopted AM 31-28, directing the Department of Health and Human Services to submit a Medicaid state-plan amendment to enable doula reimbursement; sponsors said the amendment sets competencies and leaves reimbursement rates to HHS and MCOs, with pilots already underway.

Nebraska's Senate just took a groundbreaking step by approving Medicaid reimbursement for doulas, aiming to enhance maternal and infant health outcomes!

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#NE #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #MedicaidReform #MaternalHealth

Nebraska Senate removes sunset on Prenatal Plus program, extends reporting The Nebraska Legislature adopted AM 29-77 to remove a 2028 sunset from the Prenatal Plus program, allowing Medicaid-covered enhanced prenatal services to continue and adding an extended reporting period; sponsors said DHHS supports the change and the amendment carries no general-fund impact.

The Nebraska Senate just voted to keep the Prenatal Plus program alive and kicking, ensuring at-risk pregnant people on Medicaid continue to receive vital services without interruption!

Learn more here

#NE #HealthcareAccess #CitizenPortal #MaternalHealth #ProgramEvaluation