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20/04/2026

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20/04/2026

Expectant mothers in Detroit receive $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 a month after birth — no income requirements, no red tape, and no risk to SNAP or Medicaid benefits.

20/04/2026

Commemorating Black Maternal Health Week, fighting throughout the year. 💜

Thank you, State Senator Erika Geiss and Senator Sylvia Santana.

17/04/2026

You already know the U.S. maternal health crisis— a public health emergency which disproportionately impacts Black people—is unjust and terrifying. But did you know some basic policy changes could help us reverse course? Here are the solutions our experts recommend:

💡 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭:𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵
Midwifery care is proven to reduce the chances of death for both moms and infants during birth. So, access is particularly crucial for those living in rural areas far from hospitals and for Black people, who are three times more likely to die of a pregnancy-related cause than their white counterparts.

All U.S. states provide Medicaid coverage for midwifery, but an inconsistent, tangled web of regulations limit the kinds of choices people can make about how, where, and with whom they want to give birth.

💡 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵
All pregnant people deserve maternal health care that respects their right to informed consent and refusal. Unfortunately, experiences with coercion, discrimination, and violations of bodily autonomy during labor and birth are far too common, especially among Black women.
Stronger legal protections are needed to prevent and address violations of reproductive autonomy. It should be clear to patients, health care providers, and the government that an individual’s informed decisions about their pregnancy and birth care must not be overridden.

💡 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟯: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵
We all know medical care is way too expensive in the U.S. Most low-income folks who have health insurance have it through the government-funded Medicaid program.

But currently, only half of states in the country provide Medicaid coverage of doula services—non-medical physical, emotional, and informational support during pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum shown to improve birth outcomes. Medicaid coverage of midwifery care in birth centers and home settings is largely dependent on where you live. And while most states have voluntarily extended Medicaid coverage to 12 months postpartum to address complications that develop in the months following delivery, with the Trump administration’s massive cuts to Medicaid looming, it’s more critical than ever that we protect this lifesaving coverage.

💡 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟰: 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀
Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs) are state-level committees that closely study the deaths of people who died during, or within a year of, their pregnancy.

MMRCs work to fully understand the circumstances surrounding each death, determine if the death was related to the pregnancy, and develop recommendations to prevent similar deaths in the future.

💡 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽, 𝘁𝗼𝗼.
For example:
👉 Sustainable funding for Black-led, community-based organizations that deliver comprehensive services to new parents and young children
👉 Direct support for pregnant and postpartum people, including financial assistance, childcare, and resources like healthy food, clean water, infant formula, and diapers
👉 Health education, including comprehensive s*x ed, led by trusted, informed community orgs

The Center is proud to support our Black-led reproductive justice partners as they lead the charge in this critical fight, including the brilliant folks at the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, the founders of . Give them a follow now and support their work year round: https://blackmamasmatter.org/

17/04/2026

17/04/2026

Our country is at its best when we recognize that children, particularly our youngest, are our greatest resource.

We cannot expect a healthier, more resilient, more prosperous country in the future if we don’t invest in our children now.

Become an advocate today: https://ncit.org/advocates/advocates-issues/

17/04/2026

Let us be clear, doulas are NOT responsible nor fully capable of fixing the systemic issues leading to significant and inappropriate disparities in care.

The fact that this article is from 2020 and we are STILL facing significant disparities shows how deeply rooted these issues are.

However, as doulas, we can improve outcomes for each family we serve. Even in a high risk medical birth, doulas offer continous support to help parents feel safer and more supported.

Many doulas also participate in Black Maternal Health Week, local and federal advocacy, awareness campaigns, etc.

It is currently Black Maternal Health Week. An important week to highlight disparities, celebrate those doing the work, and continue pushing for change to end inappropriate disparities.

What have you learned about Black Maternal Health Week and disparities?

Ful article below.

17/04/2026

Protecting our children’s health must always come before profit—and that’s exactly why Mom Congress supports efforts like HR 792, introduced by State Representative Yolonda Morris in partnership with the Illinois Educators Alliance.

Kid-friendly v**e products are being designed, marketed, and distributed in ways that make them dangerously appealing to young people. Flavored packaging, bright colors, and easy access are not accidents—they are strategies. And the consequences are showing up in our schools, our homes, and our healthcare systems.

HR 792 takes a commonsense, coordinated approach:
It calls for stronger inspections, real accountability for manufacturers and retailers, and better collaboration between public health leaders, schools, and law enforcement to keep these harmful products out of children’s hands.

At Mom Congress, we understand that protecting maternal and child health doesn’t stop at birth—it extends into every environment where our children grow, learn, and develop. Exposure to ni****ne and other harmful substances at a young age can have lifelong consequences, impacting brain development, mental health, and overall well-being.

This is about prevention.
This is about responsibility.
And most importantly, this is about protecting the next generation.

We stand with educators, parents, and policymakers who are working to reduce youth access to illegal v**e products—and we encourage our members and partners across the country to support similar efforts in your states.

Because healthy kids build healthy communities.

Read More ->

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17/04/2026

Montgomery artist Michelle Browder created the “Mothers of Gynecology” monument to honor Anarcha, Betsey, and Lucy, enslaved girls subjected to experimental surgeries by Dr. J. Marion Sims, often called the “father of modern gynecology,” in the 1840s. Michelle's work forces truth into spaces that once erased it. Learn these women's stories, study this history, and carry it forward.

Source: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/10/one-womans-quest-to-reclaim-the-ugly-history-of-black-maternal-health/

16/04/2026

16/04/2026

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Leads Introduction of the Bipartisan, Bicameral Tech to Save Moms Act


WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) led the introduction of the Tech to Save Moms Act, bipartisan legislation to support the use of technology to help close the gap in maternal health care and address the racial and ethnic disparities in maternal mortality outcomes. Rep. Lauren Underwood(IL-14), Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02), and Rep. Dave Joyce (OH-14) are co-leading the introduction of the Tech to Save Moms Act. Senator Ben Ray Luján and Senator Dan Sullivan introduced companion legislation in the Senate.

The Tech to Save Moms Act is based on recommendations from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to leverage the use of telehealth to improve maternal health outcomes, including expanding remote patient monitoring and promoting virtual training and capacity building models. Digital tools are not the only solution to America’s maternal health crisis, but they can play an important role in addressing specific challenges facing patients and providers, particularly in underserved areas.

Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said:

“Too many moms die when basic healthcare is inaccessible for them. Moms in Georgia—especially Black moms—know how hard it can be to get the care we need. It’s partly to blame for Georgia having the worst maternal mortality crisis in the country. The Tech to Save Moms Act will take an important step to put healthcare technology within reach for moms and moms to be, helping the entire family spend more time together.”

“Innovative technology can play an important role in solving our country’s maternal health crisis, and we must use every tool at our disposal to help moms get access to the health care they need and deserve both during and after pregnancy.” said Underwood. “I’m proud to join Representatives Nikema Williams, Ashley Hinson, and Dave Joyce to introduce the bipartisan Tech to Save Moms Act, a key part of the Momnibus that will make strong investments in effective digital tools and help save moms’ lives.”

"Too many moms are still struggling to access the health care they need, especially in rural areas. We should be using all available tools and technologies to make pregnancy and postpartum care safer, easier to access, and better for moms everywhere. I’m so proud to help reintroduce bipartisan legislation that would strengthen care, support providers, and improve outcomes for moms and babies.” — Congresswoman Ashley Hinson

“Telehealth is an incredibly useful tool for increasing access to care, especially in rural communities,” said Congressman Joyce. “In too many of our state’s rural counties, expectant mothers face limited access to obstetric care and too few places to deliver safely and close to home. We need to use every tool available to close these gaps and improve maternal health outcomes, including expanding remote patient monitoring to strengthen care, provide peace of mind to expecting and new mothers, and improve outcomes in underserved areas. I want to thank Representatives Williams, Underwood, and Hinson for their leadership and advocacy on this critical issue.”

The Tech to Save Moms Act will:

Require the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation to consider models that improve the integration of telehealth services in maternal health care.

Authorize funding for technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models that will develop and disseminate instructional programming and training for maternity care providers in rural and underserved areas, covering topics such as:

Safety and quality improvement.

Addressing maternal mental and behavioral health conditions.

Identifying social determinants of health risks in the prenatal and postpartum periods.

Establish a grant program to promote digital tools designed to improve maternal health outcomes, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

Commission a comprehensive study on the use of technology in maternity care to reduce maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities

Endorsing Organizations: 4Kira4Moms, A Better Balance, Babyscripts, Black Legislative Leaders Network, Boston Medical Center, Catholics for Choice, Commonsense Childbirth, Families USA, HealthConnect One, Luna Tierra Casa de Partos, Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance, Melinated Moms, Mom Congress, National Association of Certified Professional Midwives, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health, Nemours Children's Health, NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, Once Upon A Preemie, Inc., Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association, SisterReach, Inc and SisterReach Illinois, The United Methodist Church - General Board of Church and Society, United Church of Christ, and the Association for Physician Associates in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Click here to read the text of the Tech to Save Moms Act -> https://d12t4t5x3vyizu.cloudfront.net/nikemawilliams.house.gov/uploads/2026/04/Tech-to-Save-Moms-119th.pdf

Click here to read the one-pager on the Tech to Save Moms Act -->https://d12t4t5x3vyizu.cloudfront.net/nikemawilliams.house.gov/uploads/2026/04/Tech-to-Save-Moms_.pdf

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