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Improving Maternal Safety and Postpartum Care for Mothers

This act aims to reduce maternal deaths and severe complications during and after pregnancy. It establishes programs to support hospitals and states in implementing best care practices and provides funding for equipment and training. This means pregnant and postpartum women can expect safer, more standardized care, directly impacting their health and lives.
Key points
Establishing a national program to improve maternal safety based on evidence-based practices.
Providing financial support to states and hospitals for equipment and staff training in maternal care.
Implementing standardized procedures, known as "maternal safety bundles," covering topics like hemorrhage, mental health, hypertension, and postpartum care.
Prioritizing support for hospitals serving high volumes of low-income, at-risk, or rural populations.
Enhancing data collection on pregnancy-related deaths and complications to continuously improve care.
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Additional Information
MOMS Act
Print number: S 1333
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2021-04-22