A bill to prevent maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among Black pregnant and postpartum individuals and other underserved populations, to provide training in respectful maternity care, to reduce and prevent bias, racism, and discrimination in maternity care settings, and for other purposes

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 25Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Summary

**What it does:** This bill aims to reduce deaths and serious health complications during pregnancy and after childbirth, particularly among Black women and other underserved communities who experience these problems at higher rates. **Who it affects:** - Pregnant and postpartum women, especially Black women and those in underserved communities - Healthcare providers who deliver maternity care - Hospitals and medical facilities providing pregnancy-related services **What would change:** - Healthcare workers would receive training on respectful maternity care and reducing bias - Programs would be established to address racism and discrimination in maternity care settings - Additional resources and interventions would target communities with higher rates of pregnancy-related deaths and complications - Data collection and research would improve to better understand and prevent maternal health problems **Current status:** The bill is currently being reviewed in committee and has not yet been voted on by Congress.

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