maternal mortality

Congress

Rep. Sewell introduces the Maternal Vaccination Act

The Alabama lawmaker proposed legislation Thursday to boost maternal vaccination rates and combat the nation's high pregnancy-related mortality crisis.

March 20, 2026

Sen. Britt seeks to designate Jan. 23 as Maternal Health Awareness Day

Senators Britt and Booker reintroduced a bipartisan resolution to address the maternal health crisis, noting 60,000 women suffer severe morbidity annually.

January 26, 2026

State Rep. Marilyn Lands bringing bill to address infant, maternal mortality

The bill would provide presumptive Medicaid eligibility to pregnant women.

January 24, 2025

Maternal autopsy program: A vital tool in Alabama’s fight to save lives

Alabama’s maternal mortality rate is nearly double the national average.

November 29, 2024

Post-birth abortions? Alabama is specializing in them

Alabama lawmakers know that hundreds of newborns are dying each year. They know that many could be saved with basic care.

November 15, 2024

CDC awards $2.975 million to Alabama maternal health committee

The CDC has awarded the grant to improve the Alabama Maternal Mortality Review Committee's functions over the next five years.

August 29, 2024

Sen. Britt advances $73.4 million for NIH IMPROVE Initiative

This program supports research to reduce preventable causes of maternal deaths and improve health care for women.

August 9, 2024

Sens. Katie Britt, Laphonza Butler introduce bill to fund maternal mortality research

The legislation would ensure consistent funding for research on maternal care and mortality.

April 18, 2024

Report: Alabama ranks in bottom 10 for women’s health

Alabama is far above the national average for overall mortality of women ages 15-44.

July 5, 2023

HHS awards $1 million to address maternal health crisis in Alabama

The funds will create a maternal health task force to address the most pressing maternal health needs and address disparities in health outcomes.

August 30, 2022