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Supporting Safe Pregnancy and Birth: Addressing the Maternal Mortality Crisis.

The US Senate formally recognizes the urgent crisis of maternal mortality and morbidity, noting that 80% of these deaths are preventable. The resolution advocates for increased access to high-quality maternal care, regardless of race, location, or ability to pay, emphasizing better postpartum support and mental health services. This signals federal focus on improving pregnancy and birth safety for all citizens, especially those in high-risk and underserved communities.
Key points
Formal recognition that 80% of maternal deaths in the US are preventable, demanding immediate action to improve healthcare quality.
Support for expanding the maternal health workforce, including doulas, midwives, and mental health providers, to improve outcomes.
Highlighting the need for equitable care, as Black and Native American women face 2 to 3 times higher mortality rates.
Emphasis on crucial postpartum care, given that nearly half of all maternal deaths occur after childbirth.
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A resolution supporting the ideals of Bump Day to ensure, through advocacy, awareness, and action, that every mom, regardless of where she lives, the color of her skin, or her ability to pay, gets the care she needs to deliver a safe pregnancy and birth, and a healthy future for herself and the baby she loves.
Print number: SRES 773
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Process start date: 2024-07-25