Maternal Health: Resources from the Field

Improving maternal and infant outcomes in the U.S. is a top priority for health care organizations. Lasting progress requires all stakeholders to work together to pursue advancements in maternal care.

These resources from expert professional groups can help hospitals optimize maternal safety and outcomes.

Examine disparities in quality and outcomes data to guide strategy
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Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM)
AIM translates quality improvement evidence into implementation steps.
  • Patient Safety Bundles
    AIM offers eight evidence-informed bundles on obstetric hemorrhage, severe hypertension, C-section births, cardiac conditions, substance use disorder, perinatal mental health, postpartum discharge and sepsis. 
  • Obstetric Emergency Readiness Resource Kit
    Best practices for treating obstetric emergencies in non-obstetric settings.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
A professional membership organization offering clinical and decision-making resources for women’s health care providers.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
An organization of 67,000 pediatricians committed to the optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults.

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California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC)
CMQCC provides evidence-based toolkits that have been utilized in numerous hospitals of all sizes to achieve significant results.
  • Maternal Quality Improvement Toolkits
    Eight toolkits on cardiovascular disease, substance exposure, early elective deliveries, OB hemorrhage, hypertensive disorders, sepsis, C-section births and venous thromboembolism. 
Council on Patient Safety in Women’s Health Care
The council focuses on improving women’s health and reducing maternal morbidity.

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The Joint Commission - Maternal Levels of Care
Maternal Levels of Care Verification is an assessment of an organization’s resources, people and equipment for obstetric and maternal-fetal medicine.

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Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRC)
MMRCs review maternal mortality and morbidity at the state and local level and offer tools and resources for maternal providers and clinicians.
Million Hearts®
Co-led by the CDC and the CMS, Million Hearts® 2027 is a national initiative to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes within five years.
National Perinatal Information Center (NPIC)
NPIC works with hospitals, patient safety organizations, insurers and researchers to collect and interpret the data for qualitative improvements in maternal and infant health.

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Preeclampsia Foundation
Preeclampsia Foundation is working to address hypertensive disorders in pregnancy and postpartum, and provides The Cuff Kit™ to manage blood pressure at home.

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Postpartum Support International (PSI)
SMFM provides education and engages in advocacy efforts for high-risk pregnant women and their babies.
Apply an equity lens
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March of Dimes
The March of Dimes supports research, leads programs, and provides education and advocacy on maternal and child health.
Toxic: A Black Woman's Story
Developed by First Year Cleveland’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Committee and the Healthy Neighborhoods Committee of Healthy Cleveland, this 20-minute film explores the toxic stress, microaggressions, racial inequities that impact Black moms and their birth
Health Equity Roadmap
Through its Institute for Diversity and Heath Equity, the AHA Health Equity Roadmap is a framework to help hospitals and health care systems become more equitable and inclusive. Hospitals can take the Health Equity Transformation Assessment, an electronic
Involve patients and community in their own care
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CDC HEAR HER Campaign
The Hear Her campaign supports CDC's efforts to prevent pregnancy-related deaths by sharing potentially life-saving messages about urgent maternal warning signs.
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) – Maternal Health
Initiative aims to improve maternal health data collection, increase maternal health research and prioritize quality improvement in maternal care, and more.
Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health
Organization offers resources and engages in advocacy efforts for maternal mental health.
CenteringPregnancy Model
A group prenatal care model to engage women outside of clinical settings

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Engage and diversify your workforce
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National Partnership for Women and Families
Supports women and families who face the greatest barriers to equity and opportunity.
Rural Health Information Hub (RHIB): Rural Maternal Health Toolkit
Toolkit with evidence-based models and resources to support rural maternal care.

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