08/21/2026
Black maternal and infant health inequities are preventable. This report highlights evidence-based policy that can improve birth outcomes, strengthen family well-being, and advance equity.
This Child Policy Nexus report, Evidence-Based Policy Considerations to Support Black Maternal and Infant Health, highlights strategies that can improve birth outcomes and reduce inequities affecting Black mothers, birthing people, infants, and families.
The report reviews evidence across four key areas: Medicaid and CHIP, MIECHV home visiting, SNAP and WIC, and EITC programs.
Sustained investments are essential to supporting Black mothers, birthing people, infants, and families.
Read the full report:
https://academic.oup.com/cpn/issue/39/2