Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 70% of all maternal deaths worldwide. 260,000 women died from pregnancy and childbirth-related causes globally in 2023. Africa carries most of that grief. 🧵
#GlobalHealthOtherwise #GlobalHealth #MaternalHealth #ChildHealth

Everyday Miracles expands doula services, offers scholarships and Medicaid support in Duluth and Arrowhead Everyday Miracles told the Perinatal Collaborative it is returning to Duluth and expanding doula services across the Arrowhead, offering scholarships for Black and Indigenous trainees, covering the $200 Medicaid registration fee and providing a referral form for families and providers.

Everyday Miracles is back in Duluth, expanding vital doula services and offering scholarships to empower Black and Indigenous trainees—changing the landscape of maternal care in the Arrowhead region.

Learn more here!

#LouisCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #MaternalHealth #DuluthDoulas #CommunitySupport

A couple is smiling while holding cleaning tools. The Preconception Medical Assessment (PreMA) is displayed in front of them. The document is titled "Thinking About Your Health?" featuring a health questionnaire and tips. Logos for the Office of the California Surgeon General and Strong Start and Beyond movement appear on the graphic.

The Preconception Medical Assessment (PreMA) is an easy-to-use tool that can help people understand how their health status & history might impact a future pregnancy.

📲 Learn more and take PreMA anytime, anywhere at PreMAca.org. #StrongStartAndBeyond #MaternalHealth

After Birth, Aftercare, Afterthought: The 4th Trimester Podcast — showcased with a violet flyer featuring a minimal design of a Black mother holding an infant and a photo of host Julee Wilson. Co-hosted by the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, The Greater New York Chapter of The Links, AmeriHealth Caritas, this event will bring together health experts, advocates, and policymakers for a timely conversation on navigating the challenges new mothers face, particularly in communities that continue to experience disparities in maternal health outcomes. Join us for a recording of our inaugural podcast as we discuss the critical physical, emotional, and systemic challenges mothers face in the critical months after childbirth. Many thanks to our Community Partners: Ancient Song, Incorporated; Brooklyn Perinatal Partnership; Brooklyn Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated; Caribbean Women's Health Association; East Kings County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; Metropolitan Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated; National Urban League; New York Urban League; NYU Langone Health Institute for Excellence In Health Equity; The New Jersey Black Women's Collective; One Brooklyn Health; One Hundred Black Men of New York, Incorporated; Oshun Family Center; Rockland County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; Westchester Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; The 1906 Project, Incorporated

We are grateful to the Greater NY Links, AmeriHealth Caritas, and all our community partners for making this critical conversation focused on #maternalhealth and the #4thtrimester possible. 💜 Community + Conversation = Change. RSVP now at afterbirth4thtrimesterpod.eventbrite.com

Assembly directs Health Department to develop placenta accreta screening guidelines The Assembly passed Assembly No. 10514A directing the New York State Department of Health to produce evidence-based screening guidelines for placenta accreta spectrum; sponsor and supporters said standardized screening will reduce undetected high-risk deliveries and maternal harm.

New York's Assembly just took a bold step to protect mothers by mandating standardized screening for placenta accreta spectrum, a condition that's on the rise!

Learn more here

#NY #HealthcareAccess #StandardizedScreening #CitizenPortal #MaternalHealth #NewYorkPublicHealth

On this day in 1989 Medicaid coverage for pregnant people and kids expanded. Policy can build futures or break them. I choose the fight for stronger #healthcare coverage throughout every pregnancy and childhood. #MaternalHealth #JusticeForKids

This week, we’re sharing some #WednesdayWisdom from Dr. Nastassia Harris, founder and executive director of the Perinatal Health Equity Initiative.

Her organization is working to improve #maternalhealth outcomes for Black women in #NewJersey: go.rutgers.edu/6zyjcrht

Probiotics Reduce Risk of Preterm Birth, Study Finds ‘Probiotic’ literally means “for life,” referring to beneficial microbes, and these Japanese researchers report that certain probiotics may help sustain a pregnancy.

From Japan, a significant reduction in preterm births after probiotic supplements.

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#PretermBirth #Microbiome #Probiotics #MaternalHealth #JapanResearchReport

Can Sierra Leone keep its mothers alive? - Bhekisisa It’s been a year since the US government’s aid cuts sent shock waves around the world. But in one maternity hospital in Freetown it’s the loss of UK funding that threatens to unravel years of steady…

At a maternity hospital in Freetown, a woman in obstructed labour waited 2+ hours for sutures, anaesthetic and IV fluids. The hospital had run out. Her baby survived. Read Bhekisisa’s co-publication with the Fuller Project.

#MaternalHealth

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Can Sierra Leone keep its mothers alive? - Bhekisisa It’s been a year since the US government’s aid cuts sent shock waves around the world. But in one maternity hospital in Freetown it’s the loss of UK funding that threatens to unravel years of steady…

Sierra Leone cut maternal deaths by nearly 80% since 2000. Aid cuts from the US and UK now threaten to unravel that progress. Read Bhekisisa’s co-publication with the Fuller Project. #MaternalHealth #SierraLeone

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Dr. Tanya Elliott: Take Connecticut paid leave for prenatal visits and postpartum recovery On the Paid Leave podcast, Dr. Tanya Elliott urged Connecticut parents to use state paid leaveor prenatal care and bonding, highlighting the program's 12 weeks of income replacement plus two prenatal weeks and stressing maternal mental-health recovery may last much longer.

Dr. Tanya Elliott emphasizes the importance of Connecticut's paid leave program for prenatal and postpartum care, urging parents to utilize their benefits for better health outcomes.

Learn more here

#CT #ParentalBonding #CitizenPortal #MaternalHealth #MentalHealthSupport

The CDC Issues New Data on Maternal Mortality Rates in the U.S. New CDC data show maternal deaths declined slightly in 2024, but disparities persist. March of Dimes calls for action to improve maternal health in the U.S.

🤱🩺 New research shows climate-driven 🔥 🔥 heat is adding risks to our babies' health before they're even born. It’s a call to action for every nursery. Let’s fight for a healthy start for every child! #MaternalHealth #ClimateJustice #MomLife #HealthyKids

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Until recently, what we knew about fetal macrosomia, and the outcomes associated with it, came almost entirely from hospital birth populations.

A 2020 study published in Birth changed that.

Learn more about CBDR: fhcq.org/cbdr

#MaternalHealth #CommunityBirth

7th World Congress on Pediatrics, Neonatology & Maternal Health
📅 June 08–09, 2026 |
📍 London, UK
🚀 Exhibitor Presentation Slots Now Available!
🔗 Secure your spot: pediatrics-conferences.com

#scopusindexed #pediatrics #neonatology #maternalhealth #cme #cpd #inovineconferences

Safer Births: The Momnibus Blueprint for Maternal Safety A conversation with Rep. Lauren Underwood, co-author of the Momnibus Act, on the policy blueprint that can make pregnancy and birth safer.

Safer Births: The Momnibus Blueprint for Maternal Safety
April 2 | Zoom | 6pm EDT

Join Birthing the Magic Collaborative and Representative Underwood to discuss key aspects of the #MomnibusAct and learn how it can improve #maternalhealth care & save lives.

#BlackSky #ChildBirth
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Inuit maternal health: Keeping the children home How UCalgary Social Work researcher Patti Johnston is supporting Inuit-led research that is reshaping perinatal care and maternal and child health in Canada

“Inuit maternal health: Keeping the children home” - www.ucalgary.ca/news/inuit-m... - #InuitHealth #MaternalHealth #CulturalSafety #MedicalTravel - @ucalgary.bsky.social

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.
https://www.emas-online.org/journals/

#CRWH #WomensHealth #Endometriosis #MaternalHealth #PregnancyCare #CaseReports #EMAS

👶🌍 The Future of Maternal & Child Health Starts Here!
7th World Congress on Pediatrics, Neonatology & Maternal Health
📅June 08-09, 2026
📍London, UK
🌐 pediatrics-conferences.com

#scopusindexed #pediatrics #neonatology #maternalhealth #cme #cpd #inovineconferences

‘Black Moms Matter, Congress Must Act’: Rep Alma Adams Reintroduces Kira Johnson Act to Tackle Maternal Mortality Crisis Congresswoman Alma Adams has reintroduced federal legislation aimed at addressing the persistent maternal mortality crisis in the United States, with a focus… The post ‘Black Moms Matter, Congress Must Act’: Rep Alma Adams Reintroduces Kira Johnson Act to Tackle Maternal Mortality Crisis appeared first on Shine My Crown.

‘Black Moms Matter, Congress Must Act’: Rep Alma Adams Reintroduces Kira Johnson Act to Tackle Maternal Mortality Crisis: Congresswoman Alma Adams has reintroduced federal legislation aimed at addressing the persistent… #BlackMomsMatter #MaternalHealth #KiraJohnsonAct #MaternalMortality #AlmaAdams

Ladies, Your Health Plan May Cover A Doula - IndiaWest News Ladies, Your Health Plan May Cover A Doula.

Ladies, Your Health Plan May Cover A Doula

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#DoulaCare #MaternalHealth #PregnancySupport #BirthSupport #PostpartumCare #InsuranceCoverage

One year of progress: The Birthing Care Pathway is improving care for expecting and new parents in Medi-Cal, expanding access to doulas, midwives, and behavioral health support.
Learn more: www.dhcs.ca.gov/CalAIM/Pages/Birthing-Ca...
#MaternalHealth

Tell Your Lawmaker: PRAMS Matters

🚨 The CDC funding that supports PRAMS is set to expire on April 30th. Tell your lawmakers why PRAMS funding must continue. Your voice can help protect programs that families rely on every day!

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#PublicHealth #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity #DataMatters #PRAMS

Obodo Maternal Health is live at Hamilton Urban Core. We’re recruiting 10 Peer Supporters (breastfeeding experience; training provided) + inviting moms/moms‑to‑be to join our research ($25 thank‑you).

Watch & share: https://youtu.be/SCbDQ_oEdw8

#Obodo #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity

Ready to make an impact in maternal and child healthcare? 🌍👶
Join the 7th World Congress on Pediatrics, Neonatology & Maternal Health
📍London, UK
📅June 08-09, 2026
💼 Registration: $799 USD
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#pediatrics #neonatology #maternalhealth #ce #Cpd

Nearly 70% of women with maternal deaths in Oklahoma from 2009 to 2017 were covered by Medicaid — yet many mothers still lost coverage soon after giving birth. (The Frontier)
👉 Read more at wlangdon.substack.com #Oklahoma #SoonerCare #MedicaidExpansion #MaternalHealth #ChildWellBeing

Why Do Women with IBD Face Higher Risk of Pregnancy Complications? - Research Horizons

Why do women with IBD face higher pregnancy risks? New research from our expert's links reduced KLF2+ CD4 T cells to infertility and complications—offering insight into the biology behind these challenges. Learn more:
@pnas.org @babiesresearch.bsky.social
#WomensHealth #Microbiome #MaternalHealth

JANAM App Launched to Support South Asian Pregnant Women in Leeds JANAM app provides maternity information in seven languages to improve health outcomes

Leeds hospitals roll out JANAM app to support south Asian pregnant women

#Leeds #JANAM #MaternalHealth #SouthAsianCommunity #HealthcareInnovation #PregnancyCare #DigitalHealth

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Productive days at #IMNHC2026 in Nairobi for our LSTM team, sharing multiple abstracts and joining key panels on strengthening maternal & newborn health systems.

Grateful for the learning and collaboration toward better outcomes for women, newborns & families.
#MaternalHealth

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📢ICYMI: NORC #ImpSci, Yale School of Medicine, & Elimu Informatics piloted an app that integrates patient-contributed postpartum BP data into the EHR to improve monitoring of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

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#DigitalHealth #MaternalHealth #EHR #FHIR #PublicHealth

As #IMNHC2026 wraps up, Dr. Hauwa Mohammed presents “Assessing Service Availability and Readiness for Maternal & Newborn Care in Northern Nigeria.” The study highlights gaps in facilities, staffing & equipment to strengthen care.

#MaternalHealth #GlobalHealth