Resources

The Partner to Decide decision aid on routine induction of labor (induction without a medical reason like hypertension or pre-eclampsia) is an evidence-based decision aid is written at a middle school reading level and is available in many languages. There is a web version and a paper/PDF version. These resources are free to use and...

The Maternal SUD Toolkit offers healthcare professionals (HCPs) practical, evidence-informed strategies to provide compassionate, stigma-free care for pregnant patients. Karna, in collaboration with key public health partners, developed this toolkit to support HCPs in recognizing and addressing SUD with empathy and clinical effectiveness. The toolkit includes: This toolkit is a valuable asset for improving patient...

Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance’s (MMHLA) State Fact Sheets include data and information about maternal mental health and related programs and policies, and other state policies and programs that impact maternal health. Information is arranged in easy-to-read tables with sources and links to external websites and/or publications.

An environment with ample displays of, and access to, mental health-related information can help to reduce stigma and empower women and their families to seek help, while letting women know that they are not alone. Place posters, pamphlets, and other materials throughout your offices. All new prenatal patients and their families, or other members of...

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are among the most common complications that occur in pregnancy or in the first 12 months after delivery. Despite the negative effects on maternal, obstetric, birth, offspring, partner, and family outcomes, perinatal mental health disorders often remain underdiagnosed, and untreated or under-treated.

Recently, there has been a sharp increase in the number of babies born with syphilis in the United States. 

In addition to standardized clinical level of care assessment tools, the CDC makes available assessment outcome data for participating states, which can be used in conjunction with vital records data to track health outcomes, resources, and correlates.

A highly visual resource of maps, data indicators, and commentary on global maternal mortality.

Extending Medicaid coverage to postpartum women beyond 60 days is emerging as a key state strategy to address the maternal mortality crisis. This interactive map and chart summarize proposed and approved legislation since 2018, Medicaid waivers, financial estimates, and other initiatives designed to extend coverage during the postpartum period.