maternal health

Women of color and those with less education have higher chance of being uninsured.

The initiative will find a new way to reduce maternal health disparities. In Maryland, Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than their white counterparts.

The Maryland Maternal Health Act of 2024 seeks to accomplish four goals. It is among hundreds of pieces of legislation awaiting the governor’s review and signature.

The Maryland Health Department is awarding $278,000 to maternal health centers.