At a glance
Explore additional resources and tools that health care professionals and public health practitioners can use to improve care and outcomes for women who are pregnant or postpartum.
Background
Maternal mortality is a concerning public health problem in the United States. Too many women die every year due to pregnancy-related complications. Although rare, these deaths are particularly tragic because over 80% are preventable.
These resources have been developed by other organizations working to improve maternal health outcomes. Health care professionals and public health practitioners can use these resources to improve care and outcomes for mothers.
Clinical Tools
developed by the former Council on Patient Safety in Women’s Health Care.
developed by the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ).
developed by the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ).
Health Care Professional Education
developed by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN).
Webinar hosted by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
Health Equity and Cultural Awareness
developed by the Office of Minority Health.
developed by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Culturally Appropriate Care for American Indian and Alaska Native Women
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
University of Minnesota Extension
Public Health Agency of Canada
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Dr. Maria Yellow Horse Brave Heart
Elana Curtis