The Ghana Registered Midwives Association (GRMA) has called on the government to prioritise midwifery workforce expansion and improve conditions of service as part of efforts to improve maternal health outcomes in the country.
“Having this ultrasound scan today will encourage them to come for antenatal services and help the midwives to monitor the progress of the pregnancy to improve maternal health in the district.”.
... along with the BlackMaternalHealth Caucus and insight collected through in-person discussions and a statewide survey from over 80 maternal and family health stakeholders across Pennsylvania.
The legislation would establish a new Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Innovation Center demonstration project focused on developing innovative maternity care payment models and improving maternal health outcomes nationwide.
Doctors say regular antenatal screening, timely diagnosis and close monitoring can significantly reduce the risk of severe outcomes such as preeclampsia, seizures, stroke, premature birth and fetal growth restriction ....
The Moms Matter Act is one of fourteen bills included in the Momnibus package, a comprehensive legislative effort to address the root causes of America's maternal health crisis and advance maternal health equity nationwide.
) ...The Department of Health and Human Services launched Moms.gov, providing resources, information, and help for new and expecting mothers ... Moms.gov provides links to resources on preconception health, substance use, infections, and health conditions.
Currently spanning more than 220 hospitals, the initiative will broaden its reach to address the full continuum of maternal and child health ... across the full maternal and child health continuum.