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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs; University of North Carolina, Gillings School of Public Health; Vijaya K Hogan (VKH) Consulting LLC; et al. n.d.. Birth equity action map . Washington, DC: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs,

Annotation: The Birth Equity Action Map is an interactive mapping tool that describes urgent actions needed by specific system actors (i.e., birth equity partners) to improve birth and racial equity, and it highlights where the system funders can use their leverage to accelerate birth equity. The tool is designed to accelerate the work of communities, coalitions, and funders in strategically assessing their efforts, identifying opportunities, and committing to specific actions to strengthen the birth equity and early childhood ecosystem.

Keywords: Access to health care, Childbirth, Health care disparities, Health care systems, Health equity, Interactive media, Maps, Maternal health, Perinatal care

Maryland Maternal Health Innovation Program (MDMOM). 2025. Maryland maternal health resource map. Baltimore, MD: Maryland Maternal Health Innovation Program (MDMOM),

Annotation: This interactive map displays resources and services available to pregnant and postpartum women and their families in Maryland. Users can click on more than two dozen categories, including CenteringPregnancy sites, birthing hospitals, family planning clinics, home visiting programs, and care coordination and navigation services, to learn where in the state they can locate assistance. Resources listed on the map have been verified and confirmed to be offering the services listed and, where applicable, with licensed and credentialed human resources at the time of the last update (posted on the site). The map was developed at the recommendation of the Maryland Maternal Health Innovation Task Force as part of the Maryland Maternal Health Innovation program (MDMOM) funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration.

Keywords: Access to care, Health services, Maps, Maryland, Maternal health, Perinatal care, Postpartum care, Prenatal care, Resource materials, State initiatives

National Academy for State Health Policy. 2024. State efforts to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage (state tracker). Portland, OR: National Academy for State Health Policy,

Annotation: This interactive map and chart summarizes state efforts to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage by tracking state laws, Medicaid waivers, and state plan amendments designed to prolong coverage during the postpartum period. Extending Medicaid postpartum coverage beyond 60 days to 12 months is a key state strategy intended to improve maternal health and address the maternal mortality crisis. This resource is intended for professionals addressing policy areas such as Women’s and Children’s Health, specifically focusing on Maternal and Family Health.

Keywords: Government financing, Maps, Medicaid, Policy, Policy development, Postpartum care, State legislation

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 2024. Status of state actions to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage. Washington, DC: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists,

Johnson R, Eldridge GN, Khanal P, Zephryin LC. 2023. State policy trends to improve perinatal health outcomes. New York, NY: The Commonwealth Fund,

Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health . 2023. 2025 U.S. maternal mental health risk and resources by county . Los Angeles, CA: Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health,

Annotation: This interactive U.S. maternal mental health map provides a "risk factor score" for each county in the country based on the number of mental health providers, annual births, the provider ratio (number of reproductive-aged women vs. providers), and the provider shortage gap. The map visually illustrates which parts of the country have the highest and lowest maternal mental health gaps in access to care. The Policy Center website includes a description of the data sets and the methodology used to determine the "risk factor score," along with a report summarizing the mental health provider shortages and population risk.

Keywords: Access to care, Data, Data analysis, Data collection, Interactive media, Maps, Maternal health, Mental health, Mental health professionals, Risk assessment

Guarnizo T. 2022. Doula services in Medicaid: State progress in 2022. Washington, DC: Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy , Center for Children and Families,

Annotation: This health policy post examines state efforts to incorporate doula services into Medicaid programs as a strategy to address maternal health disparities, particularly among Black and brown birthing people. It discusses how doula care can improve birth outcomes and reduce costs while providing culturally congruent support to underserved communities.The post details the implementation status across states as of 2022, noting that six states reimburse for doula services through Medicaid, six others plan to implement coverage in 2022-2023, and five more are considering such programs. It includes an interactive map showing the geographic distribution of state efforts and explains that most states are pursuing implementation through state plan amendments under the Affordable Care Act's preventive services benefit option. The blog post is part of a series examining Medicaid doula services, with future installments planned to explore state payment rates.

Keywords: Doulas, Financing, Maps , Medicaid, State initiatives

Love HL, Soleimanpour S, Schelar E, Even M, Carrozza M, Grandmont J. 2016. The children's health and education mapping tool. Washington, DC: School-Based Health Alliance, 1 v.

Annotation: This tool contains county-level information on child health, education, and socioeconomic status that can be searched, mapped, downloaded, and compared to national averages. Users can also map, filter, and display key characteristics of public school and school-based health center locations. A user manual and video tutorials are provided.

Keywords: Child health, Data, Education, Information systems, Integrated information systems, Maps, School based clinics, Schools, Socioeconomic status

Creative Associates International. 2016. SDG Youth Action Mapper. Washington, DC: Creative Associates International, 1 v.

Annotation: This mobile app/platform is designed to help youth and others make progress towards the 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDB) through mapping, mobilization, and measurement. Topics include ending poverty and hunger, good health, quality education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, renewable energy, good jobs and economic growth, innovation and infrastructure, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption, climate action, life in water and on land, peace and justice, and partnerships. Contents include portals for groups and organizations to document opportunities for taking action and for reporting progress towards SDG goals. A video on how to use the app/platform and a toolkit for organizing communities are also available.

Keywords: Communities, Community action, Goals, Information systems, Maps, Mobile application, Multimedia, Online systems, Outreach, Sustainability, Youth

Annie E. Casey Foundation. 1990–2024. Kids count data book. Baltimore, MD: Annie E. Casey Foundation, annual.

United States of Care. The 100 Weeks Project: State of postpartum care. Washington, DC: United States of Care,

Annotation: This web resource includes four interactive maps data on mental health, availability and access to information related to postpartum care, coverage for postpartum care services, and experiences with pregnancy loss. The web resource includes a journey map and a report on findings and key takeaways.

Keywords: Access to care, Data collection, Interactive media, Maps, Maternal morbidity, Maternal mortality, Mental health, Models, Postpartum care, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy loss, Screening, Statistics

U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau. Maternal and Infant Health Mapping Tool. Rockville, MD: U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau,

   

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