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Annotation: This online tool presents an overview of the "100 Weeks Project" by United States of Care, an initiative dedicated to addressing maternal health, particularly postpartum care, with a goal of ensuring women have comprehensive benefits for a full year after pregnancy by 2030. It maps the entire maternal journey—preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum—focusing on the disproportionate challenges faced by Black women, who are significantly more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. The resource highlights pain points within the healthcare system, such as fragmented coverage, racial bias, and a lack of support for mental health and breastfeeding, alongside "bright spots" like community organizations and culturally-concordant care. State-level data illustrates disparities in access to perinatal health workers, postpartum depression screening rates, and insurance coverage for essential services like doula and lactation consultation. Ultimately, the project uses firsthand narratives and clinical data to advocate for systemic change and improved support throughout the critical 100-week period.

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Keywords: Access to care, Barriers, Blacks, Healthcare disparities, Maternal health, Preconception care, Pregnancy, Prenatal care: Postpartum care

Annotation: This report presents the results of a 1989 survey of state Title V maternal and child health (MCH) programs and children with special health needs (CSHN) programs with respect to their roles in serving adolescents. The publication brings together the results of adolescent health initiatives from both MCH and CSHN perspectives in order to examine how these programs might be better coordinated and strengthened. The survey revealed that most Title V-supported programs routinely bill Medicaid (and, to a lesser extent, private insurance) for some services. Limited revenues are received from insurance due to inadequate billing capacity, the type of services offered by Title V programs, and low reimbursement from Medicaid. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Access to health care, Adolescents, Child health, Insurance, Maternal health, Medicaid, Social Security Act, Special health care needs, Title V

Annotation: This directory lists federal maternal and child health information centers arranged by topic. Each entry includes annotations.

Keywords: Child health, Federal government, Information centers, Maternal health

Annotation: This unpublished document contains a set of 4 teaching modules: (1) Ethnicity and Healthy Birth Outcomes; (2) Ethnicity and Genetic Disease; (3) Culture and AIDS Prevention in Adolescents; and (4) Using the Internet in Maternal and Child Health. Each of the modules contains lesson objectives; a suggested reading list followed by a section of summaries; and suggested assignments and class presentations geared towards the objectives discussed at the beginning of each module. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Adolescent health, Child health, Disease prevention, Educational materials, Ethnic factors, Internet, MCH training, Maternal health

Annotation: This glossary explains terms used in the Title V Information System, an online service that electronically captures and makes available applications and reports submitted by U.S. states, territories, and jurisdictions on state programs funded under Title V of the Social Security Act.

Keywords: Child health, Dictionaries, Federal MCH programs, Maternal health, State MCH programs, Title V programs

Annotation: This document contains the approved list of keywords used in the Health Resources and Services Administration eHandbook in Form 6, Project Abstract.

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Keywords: Child health, Federal programs, Maternal health, Thesauri, Title V programs

Annotation: This Trainee Toolkit is designed to provide current and former trainees, training programs, and MCH stakeholders with online and downloadable resources in one convenient location. It contains links to comprehensive, easy-to-use web pages; downloadable resources to orient the reader to the Training Program; and a list of frequently used acronyms relevant to trainees.

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Keywords: Child health, Maternal health, Resources for professionals, Training programs

Annotation: This issue brief provides background information on rural healthcare access and focuses attention on the need for national, state, and community-based organizations to collaborate on developing an action plan to improve access to maternal health care and improve outcomes for rural women and their babies. It addresses the challenges that rural women face before, during, and after pregnancy and highlights promising approaches and opportunities to improve maternal health care in rural communities. Six case studies address several factors contributing to problems accessing maternal health care in rural communities, including workforce shortages and access to care challenges associated with social determinants of health. They illustrate efforts to stabilize rural hospital obstetrical services, regionalization and coordination of care, quality improvement initiatives, training and guideline development, provider recruitment and retention strategies, and expansion of care models

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Keywords: Barriers, Case studies, Health care access, Health equity, Maternal health, Rural health, Rural population, Statistics

Annotation: This toolkit explains how to implement two-generation postpartum care, combining dyadic care with behavioral health support and aid for social needs for postpartum families up to two years after birth. It outlines the UI Health Two-Gen model developed at the University of Illinois Health System since 2020, which addresses physical, behavioral, and social needs of both mothers and infants during well-child visits. The toolkit describes key components including primary care delivery, behavioral health services, care management, patient education, lactation consultation, visit co-scheduling, comprehensive screenings, and care team meetings. It provides practical implementation suggestions for healthcare organizations with varying resources, addressing funding considerations and sharing patient satisfaction data. The toolkit emphasizes how innovative approaches to postpartum care can help address the maternal health crisis, particularly leveraging the Medicaid Postpartum Extension being implemented in multiple states.

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Keywords: Behavioral medicine, Child health, Illinois , Intergenerational programs, Local programs, Maternal health, Models, Postpartum care, Social services

Annotation: This web page, hosted by the 4th Trimester Project, offers virtual learning events and training intended opportunities for professionals such as maternal and public health workers, researchers, and social workers. The goal of these sessions is to promote high-quality, personalized care and improve health outcomes for postpartum individuals and their families. The major topics covered in these webinars and Communities of Practice include essential issues like advancing equity and addressing racism in care, maternal mental health policies, disability and maternal health, Medicaid expansion, and inclusive care (including supporting fathers/partners and transgender individuals). Certain live events offer 1.0 Nursing Contact Hours, and the site makes recordings of past sessions (dating back to 2023) available, including content related to Spanish-speaking communities; users can also access postpartum toolkit materials designed for care teams.

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Keywords: Maternal health, Postpartum care, Professional education, Professional training

Annotation: This animated video reel series from the 4th Trimester Project provides short, evidence-based clips intended for new parents, families, caregivers, and health professionals for clinic training. The series covers crucial postpartum topics, including common physical body changes, breast care and feeding support, and pain management strategies. The videos also detail urgent maternal health warning signs and when to call for help. Experts developed and tested the content with mothers and clinicians to ensure quality. The video reels are available in both English and Spanish (Español)

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Keywords: Maternal health, Patient education, Postpartum care, Spanish language materials

Annotation: This postpartum recovery and support guide, created by the 4th Trimester Project team of experts and mothers, provides concise, evidence-based information about postpartum care and recovery for new parents/moms, caregivers, maternal and child health professionals, and care teams. The guide covers health and recovery topics that most birthing people face during recovery, including pelvic health, breastfeeding, mental health, hormones, family planning, care teams, and community support. Available in both English and Spanish, the guide is designed for distribution during both prenatal visits and at discharge.

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Keywords: Maternal health, Postpartum care, Social support, Spanish language materials, patient education

Annotation: This video reel series features Dr. Karen Sheffield-Abdullah leading mindfulness exercises intended for new parents/moms. The clips demonstrate how to apply mindfulness to both pregnancy and the postpartum period. This resource helps new parents learn about the benefits of mindfulness and find time to prioritize self-care, offering practices designed to center the mind and body. The content supports the overall mission of the 4th Trimester Project, which envisions a world where every woman receives the social, emotional, and physical support required to successfully transition through the postpartum period and into her new identity as a mother.

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Keywords: Maternal health, Medication, Mindfulness, Postpartum care

Annotation: This 3-part learning module focuses on maternal health wellness topics such as self-care, healing and recovery and childbirth, mental health/emotions, breast/feeding issues, bottom/pelvic health, and knowing when to call for help. Presented as a Clinical Tool and available in English, the module is intended for professionals including Communications workers, Community Workers, Care Teams, Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Professionals, Researchers, and Social Workers.This series was developed by 4th Trimester Project team members and subject matter experts for Start Early.

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Keywords: , Maternal health, Mental health, Postpartum care, Professional training, Social support

Annotation: This checklist is designed to help new mothers prepare for postpartum check-ups during the 12 weeks following childbirth. It provides checkboxes for women to identify specific concerns they want to discuss with their obstetrician-gynecologist, covering areas such as managing high blood pressure or diabetes, substance use cessation, breastfeeding challenges, and concerns about returning to work or school while maintaining milk supply. The checklist also addresses postpartum mental health by including questions about anxiety, sadness, sleep difficulties, and thoughts of self-harm or harming the baby. The resource serves as a communication tool to help ensure comprehensive postpartum care discussions between patients and their health care providers.

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Keywords: Guidelines, Maternal health, Patient education, Physician patient relations, Postpartum care

Annotation: This guide for new mothers addresses postpartum health and wellness during the first year after childbirth. Topics include sleep strategies for mother and baby, dental health guidance, physical activity recommendations, planning for future pregnancies, and nutrition and healthy eating with specific guidance on important nutrients like iron, calcium, folic acid, and fiber. Culturally-informed recipes such as Golden Milk and Chinese Rice Soup are included. The guide also provides practical advice on managing common postpartum challenges such as breastfeeding difficulties, sleep deprivation, low energy, and symptoms of depression that may require seeking help. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale screening tool is included. Additional resources for mental health support, nutrition education, breastfeeding assistance, domestic violence help, and substance abuse treatment are located on the final pages.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, California, Infant health, Maternal health, Mental health, Nutrition, Physical activity, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum care

Annotation: This infographic presents data from the Kansas Perinatal Community Collaborative on their implementation of the March of Dimes' Becoming a Mom (BaM) prenatal education curriculum. It describes the evidence-based program's three-fold approach to perinatal care, education, and support, including its cognitive and behavioral compoments. The infographic compares demographic characteristics of mothers participating in the BaM program, shares self-reported outcomes and behaviors of program participants, and highlights key infant health metrics for BaM mothers compared to statewide data.

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Keywords: Educational materials, Infant health, Maternal health, Patient education, Perinatal care, Postpartum care, Prenatal care

Annotation: This resource package from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment compiles educational materials on maternal health topics for pregnant and postpartum women. It emphasizes potential warning signs and the importance of women being aware of their bodies. The package includes patient education handouts, infographics, and action plans on topics such as signs and symptoms of preterm labor, urgent maternal warning signs, anxiety and depression around pregnancy, and postpartum warning signs. It also provides resources on perinatal hypertension, including educational handouts on preeclampsia, low-dose aspirin for prevention, increased risk of heart disease, and instructions for home blood pressure monitoring. Additional materials cover reproductive life planning, well-woman visits, and national initiatives for pregnancy and postpartum health. The resources are provided in both English and Spanish.

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Keywords: Emergencies, Hypertension, Kansas, Maternal health, Patient education, Postpartum care, Pregnancy, Prevention, Risk factors, Spanish language materials

Annotation: This training program applies core principles of health equity specifically to women's health workers in maternal and child health care settings. The training addresses persistent disparities in maternal health care across the country by examining how bias and racism emerge and present themselves in clinical care provided to women, birthing people, and their children. The program is designed for clinicians and women's health workers to help them understand and address the specific ways that inequities manifest in maternal and child health care delivery. The training focuses on identifying and addressing systemic barriers that contribute to maternal health disparities.

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Keywords: Health care disparities, Health equity, Implicit bias, Maternal health, Professional training

Annotation: This document provides an overview of maternal health landscape in Mississippi and outlines its vision, mission and purpose. It serves as a road map for the development, planning and implementation of prevention strategies for adverse outcomes in maternal health. This plan seeks to direct efforts to improve maternal health outcomes in Mississippi by advocating for equitable access to healthcare, promoting education and awareness about maternal health issues, supporting healthcare providers in underserved areas, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders and community organizations to address maternal health disparities.

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Keywords: Access to care, Collaboration, Health care equity, Maternal health, Plans, State MCH programs, State initiatives