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Melissa Gilliam address audience at a Public Health Conversation

Maternal and Child Health Center of Excellence

MCH Center of Excellence Confronts Challenges to the Field at 30th Anniversary

April 11, 2025

Mother and son walking in the city.

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Immigrant Mothers of Young Children Struggle to Juggle Family Needs and their Own Health

March 28, 2025

Close-up of a pregnant woman's belly in the hospital bed with catheter in hand

healthcare disparities

Professor Tracks the Many US Pregnancy-Related Deaths

March 18, 2025

A sick woman patient in bed at the hospital suffering from pain. Contractions and childbirth.

maternal mortality

Frequent Emergency Care during Pregnancy Could Signal Greater Risk for Severe Maternal Morbidity

November 14, 2024

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New Longitudinal Study Will Fill Gap in Data on Postpartum Health and Well-being

October 18, 2024

health inequities

‘No One Should Have to Fight for Their Life Because of Where They Live’

September 27, 2024

Julie Motti-Santiago, Christine Silva, and Adriana Black, winners of the annual Maternal and Child Health Alumni Awards

Maternal and Child Health Center of Excellence

Maternal and Child Health Alums Honored at 24th Annual Networking and Alumni Reception

May 24, 2024

The mother is very tired, and the child does not want to fall asleep. The difficulties of motherhood, sleepless nights.

postpartum depression

Extending Medicaid Coverage After Birth May Increase Postpartum Treatment for Depression, Anxiety

April 3, 2024

Young couple holding hands viewing ultrasound of baby

COVID-19

COVID Vaccination in Female, Male Partners Does Not Increase Risk of Miscarriage

October 28, 2023

Doctor takes the blood pressure of a pregnant woman

pregnancy complications

Healthcare Access Is Not Preventing Deaths among Pregnant and Postpartum People

October 6, 2023