Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity’s Post

Today, on Maternal Health Awareness Day, let's join hands to raise awareness about the importance of maternal health. Every birthing person deserves access to quality healthcare, support, and resources throughout their pregnancy journey. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that every person receives the care they need. Get Well is proud to support maternal health equity to improve access and outcomes. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gRkNRxqV #MaternalHealthAwareness

The National Institutes of Health’s Implementing a Maternal health and Pregnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone Community Implementation Program (IMPROVE-CIP) supports community-engaged implementation research to address factors that contribute to maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, such as: ◽ mental health ◽ substance use ◽ psychosocial factors ◽ social and structural determinants of health As part of #NIHCEAL, IMPROVE-CIP emphasizes community engagement in all aspects of research promoting health equity. Learn more about IMPROVE-CIP: https://bit.ly/3NcER4g

There is a maternal health crisis in Pennsylvania. Maternal health deserts—places where there are low to no birthing services—are growing. Shrinking access to obstetric care has led to growing rates of maternal mortality and morbidity. Trends are even more disturbing for people of color and in our rural communities, who are at a higher risk of dying during or after pregnancy. HAP and #PAHosptials believe that moms and babies deserve to thrive. That is why we advocate for policies that expand access to prenatal and postpartum health care. Learn more and stay informed about this issue via HAP's Healthy Me PA platform: https://lnkd.in/ea3Sy7U4

April 11-17 is recognized as National Black Maternal Health Week. Today, Care Ring (in partnership with Novant Health and Mecklenburg County) hosted a dynamic conference, emphasizing Black maternal health disparities and outlining ways to improve health outcomes. A common theme that resonated throughout was that "most pregnancy related deaths are preventable." This is why it was encouraged from various perspectives to: 💡amplify your voice and speak up 💡ask questions 💡listen with intention and compassion 💡share stories and experiences 💡understand what's needed 💡provide necessary support and resources 💡work together, centering who matters most -- mommy and baby #blackmaternalhealthweek #healthcare #access #resources Next Stage

We join the rest of the world to celebrate World Maternal Health Day under the theme; access in crisis. Today, serves as a reminder of the need to commit to women's access to maternal health care. The health of women during Pregnancy and post birth is vital to ensure enriched family life. #sdg3 #accessincrisis

Black and minority women are at a greater risk for becoming a maternal mortality or morbidity statistic. Surrounding yourself with a birth team to support you through your pregnancy and postpartum journey can help reduce these risks. This team can include pelvic health therapists, doulas, midwives/OBGYNS, childbirth educators, nutritionists, lactation consultants, and mental health experts. As pelvic health therapists it’s crucial that we help educate women about creating a birth team and all the different providers and healthcare professionals out there that can help them on their maternal journey and to a #Betterbirth experience.

#MaternalHealthAwarenessDay helps shed light on the crisis of accessing equitable maternal health care, both during and after pregnancy. #MaternalHealth is one of the three areas of focus for the Independence Blue Cross Foundation Institute for Health Equity. Today, we’re revisiting our 2023 Health Equity Forum, when Pennsylvania Representative Morgan Cephas addressed the need for stronger maternal health policy and legislation, and continued with dialogue about equity in maternal care related to Black maternal health, the modern birth center movement, the maternal care workforce, and perinatal #MentalHealth. https://lnkd.in/evMEF8zY

Pregnancy encompasses more than clinical aspects. Social determinants like access to healthcare influence maternal and fetal well-being. Hear from Dr. Andrea Loberg, Medical Director of OB/GYN at our partner site, Friend Health, on how our new maternal health program aims to tackle these complications. #HealthierSouthSide #SouthSideChicago #ChicagoNonprofit #HealthEquity #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BlackMaternalHealth #PregnancyBeyondClinical #SocialHealthDeterminants

Maternal mortality is associated with the widest and most persistent disparity (Inequality) in all of public health. As we approach the end of Minority Health Month, we're revisiting a Lamaze blog post about why women of color in the United States are facing a widening gap in maternal mortality and what some of the underlying factors might be. Join us in addressing the maternal health crisis to ensure every parent, regardless of ethnic population, feels confident, supported, and empowered throughout their journey of pregnancy, birth, and parenthood. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gAfHic74 #maternalhealth #healthequity

Today, on Maternal Health Awareness Day, let's shine a light on the critical importance of maternal well-being. Maternal health is not just a personal matter; it's a societal responsibility. Every mother deserves access to quality healthcare, support, and education throughout their journey from pregnancy to postpartum. Let's raise awareness about the challenges many mothers face and the need for comprehensive healthcare policies. It's time to ensure that every woman receives the care she deserves during this transformative phase of life. #MaternalHealth #AwarenessDay #HealthcareForAll #MaternalWellbeing #remotepatientmonitoring #fetalmedicine #telehealth