Maternal health care

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Birth centers appeal ruling in regulation battle to Alabama Supreme Court

Plaintiffs asked the state's high court to review a January decision requiring hospital licenses, which they describe as burdensome overregulation.

March 25, 2026

Appeals court hears arguments in battle over Alabama birth center regulations

The state defended its authority to mandate hospital licenses, while plaintiffs argued the rules would worsen maternity care deserts.

November 26, 2025

Report ranks Alabama among worst states for maternal, infant health

A new March of Dimes report card placed Alabama among U.S. states with the worst maternal health outcomes, citing high mortality and preterm birth rates.

November 18, 2025

Rep. Marilyn Lands introduces bipartisan maternal healthcare legislation

In Alabama, many women struggle to enroll in Medicaid and are unable to access healthcare when they first discover they are pregnant.

May 2, 2024