Maternal Health Training and Resource Center

2017-19 data from Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs) show that more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, and more than half happen up to one year after delivery. MMRC data report that the top five causes of pregnancy-related deaths are mental health (including substance use disorders and deaths by suicide), hemorrhage, cardiac conditions, infection, and thrombotic embolism. These statistics, in combination with the fact that the U.S. spends 2.4 times more per person on average on healthcare compared to other OECD countries, demonstrate the urgent need for innovative and coordinated solutions to overcome the ongoing maternal health crisis.

September 2024 to September 2029

Who: NICHQ, Maternal Health Innovation awardees, the MHTRC Collaborative,comprised of the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP), the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), HealthConnect One, and national clinical and birth equity experts to ensure responsive, equitable, and community-focused support for all grantees.
Funder: The Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Department of Health and Human Services provided financial support for this project. The award provided 100% of total costs and totaled $14.9M. The contents are those of the author. They may not reflect the policies of the Department of Health and Human Services or the U.S. government.
Our Role: As the coordinating center, NICHQ will support state-level Maternal Health Innovation awardees to implement effective strategies and innovations that positively impact Maternal and Child Health (MCH) populations, especially those experiencing the greatest disparities. The MHTRC will strengthen state- and community-based comprehensive systems of care for maternal health via responsive technical assistance and capacity-building.