Maternal Health
The Food and Drug Administration yesterday published draft guidance to promote clinical studies to increase drug safety information for pregnant and nursing women and their providers.
Now in its third year, the March for Moms is an annual march in Washington, D.C., to urge policymakers to dedicate more funding and pass legislation to help improve maternal health in the U.S.
In this Advancing Health podcast, Jay Bhatt, senior vice president and chief medical officer for the American Hospital Association speaks with Rear Admiral Wanda Barfield, the director of the division of reproductive health for the CDC.
An estimated 31 percent of pregnancy-related deaths occur during pregnancy, 36 percent during delivery or the week after, and 33 percent one week to one year after delivery.
Robyn Begley, DNP, R.N.
The AHA today voiced support for provisions in the Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act (H.R. 1897/S. 916) that would improve state maternal mortality data, provide funding to promote safety practices and cultural competency, and extend health coverage and services for low-…
AHA letter to Senator Richard J. Durbin expressing support of provisions of legislation, S. 916, the Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA’s) Act.
AHA letter to Representative Robin L. Kelly expressing support of provisions of legislation, H.R. 1897, the Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA’s) Act.
AHA comments on the Joint Commission’s recently proposed standards for perinatal safety.
As the AHA and its members continue to address maternal mortality, the association today voiced support for the Joint Commission’s recently proposed standards for perinatal safety.