Updated Brief on Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health November 1, 2022 News Release An updated KFF issue brief on racial disparities in maternal and infant health includes new and updated analysis of data on pregnancy-related mortality, birth risks and infant mortality. The brief reviews the underlying factors contributing to maternal and infant health racial disparities, ranging from historical and ongoing racism to differences in…
Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health: Current Status and Efforts to Address Them November 1, 2022 Issue Brief This is an update to our analysis of racial disparities in maternal and infant health and an overview of current efforts to address them.
Medicaid and Health Coverage for Low-Income Women in Pregnancy and After Childbirth September 10, 2019 Issue Brief KFF’s Usha Ranji’s testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Health on September 10, 2019 describes describes the role of Medicaid coverage for pregnant and postpartum women, including differences in eligibility between states and efforts to strengthen postpartum care and coverage for women enrolled in Medicaid.
Teen Birth Rates Have Been Declining for All Groups, but Disparities Still Exist March 13, 2013 Slide
Pregnancy, Birth, and Abortion Rates Among Teens Have Been Steadily Declining in the U.S. March 13, 2013 Slide