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SUMMARY:Inclusive Motherhood: Empowering Maternal Health for All Women
DESCRIPTION:Despite advances in medical care\, the United States remains one of the leading high-income countries for maternal morbidity and mortality\, particularly for pregnant women and infants from racial and ethnic minority groups. According to the CDC\, the pregnancy-related mortality ratio was 24.9 per 100\,000 live births\, representing approximately 904 deaths. Of these deaths\, more than 80% were preventable and Black women are 3-4 times more likely to die a pregnancy-related death than white women. Maternal health issues span beyond maternal mortality to include maternal morbidity\, birth risks\, and infant outcomes. Too many who women who have a “successful” pregnancy and delivery experience significant adverse health consequences. \nAfrican American\, American Indian and Alaska Native\, and Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander women have higher rates of preterm birth and low birthweight and are more likely to receive delayed or no pregnancy-related care. Disparities that persist across maternal and infant health are driven by multifactorial influences\, including health care coverage and access\, systemic racism\, discrimination\, and income. \nDespite the current state of maternal health\, there are opportunities to identify\, expand\, and promote solutions to this public health crisis. Strategies must aim to reduce disease and death among mothers and infants\, understand how non-pregnancy conditions affect short and long-term health outcomes\, and address health disparities across diverse populations. Improving maternal and infant health is key to preventing illness and death and enhancing overall population health. \nSWHR convened an interdisciplinary Maternal Health Working Group of health care providers\, researchers\, patient advocates\, and health care policy leaders for a closed convening in February 2025. During the convening\, the Working Group discussed maternal health disparities with an emphasis on empowering pregnant women with the knowledge\, tools\, and strategies to engage in care that elevates their unique needs and values. \nThis is an SWHR Event.
URL:https://swhr.org/event/inclusive-motherhood-empowering-maternal-health-for-all-women/
CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Science Event,SWHR Event
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