A critical new report from CMQCC partner March of Dimes shows more than 35% of U.S. counties lack access to maternity care resources—endangering the health of more than 2.3 million women and pregnant people, especially those with high-risk medical conditions. #Preeclampsia and related preterm birth, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, obstetric sepsis and cardiovascular disease are just some of the issues that can make #pregnancy life threatening. CMQCC—our state’s perinatal quality care collaborative, together with California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative (CPQCC)—helps clinicians provide respectful, safe and equitable perinatal care to all families. But first, communities must be able to access care. Thank you, March of Dimes, for this essential reporting. #maternalhealth
Our latest national report on maternity care access in the United States reveals a stark reality; where you live matters when it comes to the options available for maternity care. While some progress has been made to increase access to care, such as expanding and extending Medicaid, we continue to witness steady reports of obstetric unit closures and workforce shortages. In fact, 1 in every 25 obstetric units in the US shuttered their doors in the last 2 years, resulting in fewer choices, increased stress, and greater travel times for birthing people. The 2024 Nowhere to Go: Maternity Care Deserts in the US report reveals that over 35% of counties are considered maternity care deserts. This means that in 1,104 US counties, there is not a single birthing facility or obstetric clinician. These counties are home to over 2.3 million women of reproductive age and are the resident county of women who gave birth to over 150,000 babies in 2022. Learn about access to maternity care where you live, and how you can take action to help all families get access to care: https://lnkd.in/gJ-hnEkn