Most maternal deaths are preventable, yet racial disparities persist.

The Momnibus Act is a comprehensive package of bills to address maternal health disparities in the U.S.

Most bills in the Momnibus Act are stalled, but state-level progress shows change is still possible.

Maternal mental health remains an area of critical need in the U.S. Despite newer maternal mortality data showing some declines, alarming maternal health disparities remain. Furthermore, the latest report from the CDC’s maternal mortality review committees continues to show that the vast majority of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, with continued indicators demonstrating the role played by mental health and substance use in these deaths. This is particularly alarming because the proposed President's Budget Request for 2027 calls for cuts to the CDC's Safe Motherhood/Infant Health Portfolio—a collection of programs that support coordinated national efforts to reduce maternal and infant mortality and improve outcomes through data collection and data-driven clinical care.

While this may sound dire, there are structural changes through political reform already on the table that could significantly reshape the landscape of this crisis. In honor of May being Maternal Mental Health Month, you can help turn awareness into action.

The Momnibus Act is a comprehensive package of bills designed to address maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the U.S. The Momnibus includes investments to expand and diversify the perinatal workforce, improve data........

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