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Annotation: This paper explores the role that states play in advancing a life-course approach to improving birth outcomes and the importance of state Medicaid policy that supports women's health throughout the life span. The paper lists and describes seven multi-state initiatives that have been launched at the national and regional levels to facilitate state efforts to improve birth outcomes. An appendix indicates which of these initiatives are available in each of the 50 states.

Contact: National Governors Association, 444 North Capitol Street, Suite 267, Washington, DC 20001-1512, Telephone: (202) 624-5300 Secondary Telephone: E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nga.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Collaboration, Infant health, Life course, Medicaid, Models, Policy development, Pregnancy outcome, Program improvement, State initiatives, Women', s health

Annotation: This book comprises essays that focus on using children's, families' and communities' strengths to improve outcomes for children. Contents include examples from organizations and data points that indicate how children and families are doing across a range of measures. Topics include improving birth outcomes and promoting family support and engagement.

Contact: National Black Child Development Institute, 1313 L Street, N.W., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20005-4110, Telephone: (202) 833-2220 Secondary Telephone: (800) 556-2234 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nbcdi.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Blacks, Children, Community participation, Families, Family support, Pregnancy outcomes, Program improvement

Annotation: This brief focuses on the importance of addressing the built environment to improve maternal health and birth outcomes. Contents include an overview of the built environment and research on the connections between the built environment and health, the biological and social impacts of an unsupportive built environment on maternal health and birth outcomes, and promising programs at the state and local levels.

Contact: CityMatCH, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, 982170 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-2170, Telephone: (402) 552-9500 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.citymatch.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Data, Environmental health, Health care systems, Maternal health, Model programs, Pregnancy outcome, Preventive health services, State MCH programs, Urban MCH programs

Annotation: This report looks at trends in pregnancy rates and rates of pregnancy outcomes during the years 1990-2008. It describes patterns according to age, race, Hispanic origin, and marital status and discusses various factors underlying the trends in pregnancy rates and outcomes. Tables compare total pregnancy rates and outcomes (numbers of live births, induced abortions, and fetal losses) from 1976 through 2008, with more recent data (from 1990-2008) highlighting differences according to age, race, and Hispanic origin. Also included are estimated rates of pregnancy, total fertility, and total induced abortion rates by race and Hispanic origin for the years 1990, 1996, 2000, and 2005-2008. Detailed technical notes describe the sources for the data.

Contact: National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3311 Toledo Road, Room 5419, Hyattsville, MD 20782, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 Fax: (301) 458-4020 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs Available from the website.

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Keywords: Abortion, Adolescent pregnancy, Age factors, Birth rates, Data, Pregnancy, Pregnancy outcomes, Racial factors, Statistical data, Statistics, Trends

Annotation: This compendium is a collection of recommendations for states to address infant mortality, supplemented by action steps, examples, and case studies. Topics include implementing health-promotion efforts; improving access to health care for women before, during, and after pregnancy; and ensuring health care quality for all women and infants. The compendium also discusses implementing maternal-risk screening for all women of reproductive age, enhancing service integration for all women and infants, developing data systems to understand and inform efforts, and promoting social equity.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Infant mortality, Perinatal health, Policy, Pregnancy outcome, Pregnant women, Program improvement, Statewide planning, Women

Annotation: This report identifies programs and policies to help states use the expansion of the Medicaid program to improve women's health and reduce adverse birth outcomes. Developed by seven state Medicaid agencies (Florida, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and California) working as part of a peer-to-peer learning project, these programs are aimed at reducing high rates of maternal mortality, infant mortality, preterm births, and disparities in pregnancy outcomes. The report also includes public health strategies; quality improvement objectives; health system resources; and a policy checklist to help leaders in other states identify improvement opportunities that fit within their programs' eligibility requirements.

Contact: Commonwealth Fund, One East 75th Street, New York, NY 10021, Telephone: (212) 606-3800 Fax: (212) 606-3500 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.commonwealthfund.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Health care reform, Medicaid, Policy development, Pregnancy outcome, Program improvement, State programs, Women', s health

Annotation: This report describes a study to identify interventions and perspectives that positively affect pregnancy outcomes and reduce infant mortality in indigenous (Native American) communities. It examines factors at the individual, interpersonal, community and public policy levels. The report describes the literature review used to identify documents and presents findings. Appendices include a research appraisal checklist, summaries of the literature reviewed, and a socioecological framework for pregnancy outcomes in native women.

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Keywords: American Indians, Infant mortality, Literature reviews, Pregnancy outcome, Prevention programs

Annotation: This fact sheet provides answers to questions about sickle cell disease (SCD) and pregnancy. It explains what causes sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait (SCT) and discusses whether individuals with either of these should see a genetic counselor and what they should do if they plan on having a baby. It describes genetic tests that can be conducted during pregnancy to determine whether or not the baby will have SCD or SCT and describes how pregnant women with SCD or SCT should be monitored to help ensure a healthy pregnancy.

Contact: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329-4027, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd Available from the website.

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Keywords: Blood and lymphatic diseases, Pregnancy, Pregnancy outcome, Sickle cell disease

Annotation: This fact card describes the infant mortality awareness campaign, Celebrate Day 366...Every Baby Deserves a Chance, developed by the National Healthy Start Association to celebrate babies living beyond the first year and take action in support of the Healthy People 2020 goal of improving the health and well-being of women, infants, children, and families. The fact card provides an overview of infant mortality, including statistics on the causes of infant mortality, differences in rates between non-Hispanic white and African American populations, and the infant mortality ranking of the United States in comparison with other countries. Cost savings associated with a reduction in the U.S. infant mortality rate are also highlighted, along with the ways in which the federally-funded Healthy Start program is working to improve birth outcomes.

Contact: National Healthy Start Association, 1325 G Street, N.W., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: (202) 296-2195 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nationalhealthystart.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Federal programs, Infant mortality, Mortality rates, Pregnancy outcome, Prevention, Public awareness campaigns, Statistics

Annotation: This fact sheet explains why it is important to carry a baby to full term (40 weeks) and reminds pregnant women that labor should be induced for medical reasons only -- not for convenience. The fact sheet lists 40 different reasons to carry a baby to full term, including the health benefits to both the mother and baby, the reduction in health risks, and the ways in which expectant parents can enjoy the time before the birth of their baby.

Contact: Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, 1800 M Street, NW, Suite 740S, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 261-2400 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.awhonn.org/ Available from the website.

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Keywords: Induced labor, Infant health, Perinatal care, Pregnancy outcome

Annotation: This action brief provides an overview of payment reform opportunities and steps that health care purchasers can take to adhere to evidence-based practices that improve outcomes for both infants and mothers while decreasing the growth in health care spending for maternity care services. The brief explains how costs associated with pregnancy and its complications, combined with labor and delivery costs, are a driving factor in the rising costs of health care, and points to the absence of evidence that Cesarean deliveries, elective labor inductions, and scheduled deliveries result in improved outcomes. It presents a variety of payment alternatives that can help align incentives for providers and hospitals to adhere to evidence-based practices that improve health outcomes for mothers and infants.

Contact: Catalyst for Payment Reform, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.catalyzepaymentreform.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Cost containment, Health care reform, Infant health, Maternal health, Pregnancy outcome, Program improvement

Annotation: This 90-minute webinar, broadcast November 15, 2011, discusses how successful partnerships were built with clinicians, health departments and the March of Dimes and offers strategies to participants to implement the 39 Weeks Toolkit with their clinicians and community partners. Presentation materials are also available on the web site; these include data on preterm births, factors related to causes and prevention of elective preterm birth, how to get started, and examples of successful efforts.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Audiovisual materials, Gestational age, Pregnancy counseling, Pregnancy outcomes, Public awareness campaigns, Third pregnancy trimester

Annotation: This toolkit contains resources to help women's health physicians advocate for maternal mortality review (MMR) and standardized reporting to improve pregnancy outcomes in their states and communities. Contents include a sample legislative position statement, instructions for drafting a bill, a list of state MMR rates and committees, the U.S. standard certificate of death and sample certificate, and a model bill on the Standardized Vital Statistics Reporting Act.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Advocacy, Legislation, Maternal mortality, Model programs, Pregnancy outcome, Professional standards review, Program improvement

Annotation: This guide is designed to help pregnant women talk with their health care professional about elective induction of labor. It helps answer these questions: (1) What is elective induction? (2) What are the possible problems with elective induction? And (3) What don't we know yet about elective induction? Included are important things to consider and questions to ask your doctor or midwife. The guide does not cover labor induction for medical reasons. It is a companion publication to the clinician's guide, Elective Induction of Labor. The guide is available in English and Spanish. An audio (MP3) version and other related publications are also available.

Contact: AHRQ Publications Clearinghouse, U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, P.O. Box 8547, Silver Spring, MD 20907-8547, Telephone: (800) 358-9295 Secondary Telephone: (888) 586-6340 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ahrq.gov/news/pubcat/pubcat.htm Available at no charge; also available from the website. Document Number: AHRQ Pub. no. 10-EHC004-A (English); 10-EHC004-B (Spanish).

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Keywords: Audiovisual materials, Childbirth, Consumer education materials, Induced labor, Infant health, Pregnancy, Pregnancy outcome, Reproductive health, Spanish language materials, Women', s health

Annotation: This book is written for expecting or new parents of premature babies. It is divided into the following sections: before birth, in the hospital, a life together, and other considerations. Before birth outlines some known causes of premature labor and birth and how to prevent them. Topics discussed in the second part include the premature delivery, the neonatal intensive care unit at the hospital, testing and possible complications that occur in the first week, settling down in the hospital, and if baby needs surgery. Part three covers decisions and preparations for taking baby home, what to expect and watch for during early development and possible consequences of prematurity. Part four talks about losing a premature baby and ways of coping with grief and what special arrangements should be expected. Also discussed are examples of famous premature babies that thrived. The appendices include conversion charts, growth charts, a schedule for multiples, cardiopulmonary resuscitation - birth to one year, and resources. A glossary and an index conclude the text.

Contact: March of Dimes, 1550 Crystal Drive, Suite 1300, Arlington, VA 10605, Telephone: (888) 663-4637 Secondary Telephone: Web Site: http://www.marchofdimes.org Available in libraries. Document Number: ISBN 0-671-03491-X.

Keywords: Consumer education materials, Infant death, Infant development, Infant health, Low birthweight, Neonatal intensive care units, Neonatal screening, Parent education, Pregnancy complications, Pregnancy outcome, Premature infant diseases, Premature infants, Premature labor, Preterm birth

Annotation: This booklet was developed for women who have been diagnosed with diabetes during pregnancy and want to learn how to take care of themselves during and after pregnancy. Topics include what gestational diabetes is, how it can affect the health of mom and baby, and how it can be controlled. A log for monitoring blood sugar and diet is included.

Contact: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329-4027, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd Available from the website.

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Keywords: Consumer education materials, Gestational diabetes, Low literacy materials, Pregnancy complications, Pregnancy outcome, Pregnant women, Self care, Women', s health promotion

Annotation: This booklet was developed for women who have diabetes and are thinking about getting pregnant. Topics include potential health complications in and self-care during and after pregnancy. A log for monitoring blood sugar and diet is included. A Spanish-language booklet is also available.

Contact: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329-4027, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd Available at no charge (limit 500); also available from the website.

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Keywords: Consumer education materials, Diabetes, Low literacy materials, Preconception, Pregnancy complications, Pregnancy outcome, Self care, Spanish language materials, Women, Women', s health promotion

Annotation: This issue brief describes how the Federal Healthy Start Initiative and the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) are collaborating in efforts to identify, assess, and address maternal behaviors and conditions that prevent women from having a healthy pregnancy. The brief describes the goals of federal Healthy Start programs to reduce infant mortality.and explains how PRAMS (the surveillance system developed by the U.S. Center's for Disease Control and Prevention to identify and monitor maternal behavior and experiences before, during, and after pregnancy) collects state-specific data on core topics in maternal and child health. The brief describes why it makes sense for the Healthy Start and PRAMS programs to work together and provides examples of collaborative efforts in New York City, Georgia, South Dakota, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Oklahoma. It also explains how programs can begin to collaborate.

Contact: National Healthy Start Association, 1325 G Street, N.W., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: (202) 296-2195 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nationalhealthystart.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Collaboration, Healthy Start, Infant mortality, Maternal health, Population surveillance, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, Pregnancy outcome, Prevention programs, Risk assessment, State initiatives, Surveys

Annotation: This annual progress report of the Delaware Healthy Mother & Infant Consortium provides information about the organization's efforts to reduce infant mortality in Delaware and improve the health of infants and of women of childbearing age. The report provides infant mortality background and discusses what the consortium has accomplished, its plans for the future, the family practice team model, preconception care, access to care, the statewide education campaign, cultural competence, fetal and infant mortality review, the pregnancy risk assessment monitoring system, the registry for improved birth outcomes, and information on the Center for Family Health Research and Epidemiology.

Contact: Delaware Healthy Mother and Infant Consortium, Dover, DE Web Site: http://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/chca/imdhmichome.html Available from the website.

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Keywords: Access to care, Cultural competence, Delaware, Education, Families, Infant health, Infant mortality, Pregnancy, Pregnancy outcome, Prenatal care, Prevention, Public awareness campaigns, Reproductive health, State initiatives, Women', s health

Annotation: This report describes goals and recommendations for improving awareness of preconception health among Arizona women to encourage healthier babies and subsequent generations. Topics include an overview of the importance of preconception health, elements to achieve preconception health, Arizona's needs, and the strategic plan outline. Also included are the plan vision, guiding principles, an outline of healthy behaviors, target populations, goals, five-year strategies, preconception health services array, potential partners, and resources. Appendices include a description of the plan process and diagram.

Contact: Arizona Department of Health Services, 150 North 18th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2670, Telephone: (602) 542-1025 Fax: (602) 542-0883 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.azdhs.gov/ Available from the website.

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Keywords: Arizona, Health behavior, Preconception care, Pregnancy outcome, State initiatives, Strategic plans, Women', s health