Maternal Health Awareness Day is a dedicated time to recognize the importance of maternal health and advocate for the well-being of mothers before, during, and after pregnancy. It serves as a reminder of the need for quality healthcare, education, and support to ensure safe pregnancies and childbirth experiences. By raising awareness of maternal health challenges and disparities, we can work toward better outcomes for mothers and babies. Join us in spreading knowledge, supporting initiatives, and advocating for policies that prioritize maternal health for all.
On Demand Webinar: Access in Crisis
In this one-hour webinar, ACOG members on the front lines of the maternal health crisis shed light on ongoing challenges facing those seeking and providing maternal and reproductive health care. Experts in maternal and reproductive health discuss workforce shortages, the experience of seeing their patients denied care, the realities of practicing in rural or historically underserved areas, and work being done to understand the maternal mortality crisis and advocate for solutions. Also, a patient who was unable to obtain an abortion in her home state shares her experience of receiving a heartbreaking diagnosis during her pregnancy.
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Live Webinar: Holding Ground on Maternal Health
Join experts, ob-gyn community members, and partners TODAY, January 23 at 1 p.m. ET for ACOG’s 2026 Maternal Health Awareness Day live webinar, Holding Ground on Maternal Health, featuring keynote speaker Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha, PhD, MPH, and guest speaker Keith Reisinger-Kindle, DO, MPH, MS, FACOG. The webinar will open with a discussion between Dr. Reisinger-Kindle and moderator Christie Allen, MSN, RNC-NIC, CPHQ, C-ONQS, ACOG vice president of quality improvement and programs, about Dr. Reisinger-Kindle’s work to increase access to reproductive health care in Illinois as a response to the effects of the decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Dr. Amutah-Onukagha will then deliver a keynote speech about the need for community-led solutions to improve maternal health in the face of ongoing challenges.
On Maternal Health Awareness Day, Anthem Highlights Efforts to Improve Experiences and Outcomes
In recognition of Maternal Health Awareness Day on January 23, 2026, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield spotlighted their continued efforts in 2025 to improve the maternal health experience and outcomes for moms, babies, and families across Kentucky.
Resources on Maternal Health
ACOG provides a collection of trusted resources focused on maternal health, designed to support women, families, and caregivers through every stage of pregnancy and postpartum care. These tools and links offer guidance on physical health, mental well-being, prenatal care, and navigating the healthcare system. Whether you’re expecting, newly postpartum, or supporting someone who is, this section connects you with reliable information and support.
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