National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)’s Post

Awareness is growing around the postpartum health crisis in America, highlighting that our health care system needs to adapt. ACHP is dedicated to improving maternal health care with a special focus on addressing disparities, especially for Black women. Our research highlights the urgent need for reforms to ensure safer, healthier outcomes for all mothers. Learn more about ACHP's comprehensive research and learn how we're advocating for meaningful change in maternal health care: https://lnkd.in/eMs9pDfN

It's Black Maternal Health Week! Join us for a discussion on why Black Maternal health is an important topic in healthcare and how you can help. Featuring guest speakers: Jill Inderstrodt, Rep. Vanessa Summers, and Kaley Liang. #BlackMaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealthWeek

It is Maternal Health Awareness Day! Check out this write-up, that was done by Keisha R. Callins, MD, MPH, Shalu Taylor, WHNP-BC, and Catherine Edwards. #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay #SupportMothers

Policies that advance Black maternal health must be implemented at all levels to counter decades of harmful, racist actions. In The Practical Playbook III: Working Together to Improve Maternal Health, authors put forward six policy recommendations to achieve health equity: ✅ Invest in doula care ✅ Implement a standardized system for collecting data on maternal and infant mortality ✅ Expand health coverage during the first year postpartum ✅ Expand virtual health care ✅ Incorporate cultural competence training in health practice ✅ Increase diversity of medical professionals Read the chapter, "Employing Policy and Advocacy for Sustainable Reduction of Maternal Mortality and Maternal Health Inequities," by Anna Kheyfets, Maria Gabriela Ruiz, Keri Carvalho, Candace Stewart, and Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha: https://lnkd.in/ezz9hrdh #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BMHW #BlackMamasMatter #BlackMaternalHealth #HealthEquity #HealthPolicy #MaternalHealth #policy

Discover the latest initiatives in maternal health outreach and innovation in Georgia. Learn how groundbreaking programs improve outcomes for mothers and babies across the state. Dive into the inspiring work being done and how it’s making a difference in our communities. Read the full article by Dr. Charles Wilmer, President of MAG: https://lnkd.in/gB_AfpG4

As many of you already know, I am passionate about all things "motherhood" – Please join if this webinar if you want to learn more about how this issue is handle by our government and also to learn how PSI can help you or someone you love to deal with postpartum depression, anxiety and more. There is so much they can help you with. Please share this post! #postpartumisreal #postpandemic #postpartumsupport

Today marks the first day of Black Maternal Health Week. All of this week, I will share insights into why we need to address racial inequities in maternal and birth outcomes, and how improving Black maternal health means improvements for ALL #BlackMaternalHealthWeek2024

One-third of life-threatening complications occur weeks after the mother and child leave the hospital – that’s why we’re advocating for a specific system to help address the crisis. Read more from BCBSA President and CEO, Kim Keck, on our commitment to maternal health: https://lnkd.in/eX-tHtMF

How I long for a day when we no longer have to shout out days, statistics, information and education related to Maternal Health Awareness because... maternal health is already seamlessly woven in to ALL systems of health care for ALL mothers, partners and families! Until that day, we must continue to advocate! #maternalhealthawarenessday #maternalhealth #maternalhealthcare #maternalmentalhealth #maternaljustice #familyhealthcare

Upcoming CMS virtual listening session: Improving Maternal Health Outcomes and Disparities through the Conditions of Participation Mar 20, 11:00 AM, eastern Register here: https://lnkd.in/exvvpK37