Resources

Maternal health indicators show how well a healthcare system is taking care of women before, during, and after childbirth and inform strategies to improve perinatal health.

A brief list of innovations and partners.

The 2023 Scorecard on State Health System Performance identifies a range of health care system deficiencies, and how they have been exacerbated by the pandemic. See why Mississippi ranked #51 this year.

Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs) comprehensively review deaths during or within a year of pregnancy. MMRCs document circumstances that contribute to the chain of events leading to deaths.

The March of Dimes 2024 report on maternity care deserts in the Unites States.

Transforming maternal health in Mississippi for the next generation

Poster format of maternal health warning signs. These could be signs of very serious complications during and/or after pregnancy (up to 12 months).

Poster format of maternal health warning signs. Estos podrían ser signos de complicaciones muy graves durante y/o después del embarazo (hasta 12 meses).

Magnet artwork with maternal health warning signs. These could be signs of very serious complications during and/or after pregnancy (up to 12 months).

Magnet artwork with maternal health warning signs. Estos podrían ser signos de complicaciones muy graves durante y/o después del embarazo (hasta 12 meses).

Letter-size handout with maternal health warning signs. These could be signs of very serious complications during and/or after pregnancy (up to 12 months).

Letter-size handout with maternal health warning signs. Estos podrían ser signos de complicaciones muy graves durante y/o después del embarazo (hasta 12 meses).

Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant Women (PEPW) is temporary Medicaid coverage that helps uninsured, low-income pregnant women in Mississippi receive prenatal care right away, even before their full Medicaid application is approved.

Elegibilidad Presunta para Mujeres Embarazadas (PEPW) es una cobertura temporal de Medicaid que ayuda a las mujeres embarazadas sin seguro médico y de bajos ingresos en Mississippi a recibir atención prenatal de inmediato, incluso antes de que se apruebe su solicitud completa de Medicaid.

Info card explaining the emotional and mental benefits of breastfeeding.

Connects providers for pregnant and postpartum women to mental health specialists.

The purpose of the organization is to increase awareness among public and professional communities about the emotional changes that women experience during pregnancy and postpartum.

This resource list connects pregnant and postpartum individuals to trusted mental health supports, including counseling services, crisis resources, peer support, and community-based programs. Designed to make help easier to find, it includes options for postpartum depression, anxiety, substance use recovery, and emotional wellness during pregnancy and the first year after birth. The goal is to ensure mothers and families can quickly access compassionate, appropriate care when they need it most.