Maternal and Child Health

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class="cta--field cta--field-text"><div class="mch-banner mch-banner-mch-lp"><div class="mch-banner-content"><h1>Maternal and Child Health</h1></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--cta paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class=" "> <div class=> <div class="cta--field cta--field-text"><div class="mch-menu"><div class="mch-menubar"><div class="mch-menugroup"><span style="color:#EAAA00;"><span class="mch-menu-active">Maternal and Child Health</span></span>  <a href="https://www.aha.org/better-health-for-mothers-and-babies"><span class="sect-title">Better Health for Mothers and Babies</span></a>  <a href="https://www.aha.org/child-and-adolescent-health"><span class="sect-title">Child and Adolescent Health</span></a>  <a href="https://www.aha.org/maternal-health-advocacy-updates"><span class="sect-title">Advocacy/Public Policy</span></a></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--cta paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class=" "> <div class=> <div class="cta--field cta--field-text"><div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-9"><p class="center_Lead">The AHA is committed to driving improvement in maternal and child health. Healthy pregnancies and a strong start for all children are a cornerstone to advancing the nation’s health.</p><p class="center_Lead">The AHA spotlights strategies that hospitals and health systems can adopt to improve the physical, mental and social health of patients throughout pregnancy, infancy and beyond. We also advocate for policies that enable health care organizations to provide high-quality maternal and pediatric care for their patients and communities. This work is guided by a <a href="https://www.aha.org/2011-09-02-about-maternal-and-child-health-council">committee</a> composed of 15 individuals representing health care leadership from some of the country's leading women's and children's health provider organizations and systems.</p><div class="mch-gold"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-4 mch-circle"><p><a href="https://www.aha.org/better-health-for-mothers-and-babies" target="_blank"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-08/mch-bhmb-circle-300.png" alt="Better Health for Mothers and Babies Initiative" width="300" height="300"></a></p><h3><a href="https://www.aha.org/better-health-for-mothers-and-babies" target="_blank">Better Health for Mothers and Babies Initiative</a></h3><p><span style="color:#323335;">Explore practical strategies and resources for improving pregnancy and infant outcomes throughout the perinatal period.</span></p></div><div class="col-md-4 mch-circle"><p><a href="https://www.aha.org/child-and-adolescent-health" target="_blank"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-08/mch-cah-circle-300.png" alt="Child and Adolescent Health" width="300" height="300"></a></p><h3><a href="https://www.aha.org/child-and-adolescent-health" target="_blank">Child and Adolescent Health</a></h3><p><span style="color:#323335;">Discover how hospitals are caring for kids to give them a healthy start so that they can thrive throughout their lifetimes</span>.</p></div><div class="col-md-4 mch-circle"><p><a href="https://www.aha.org/maternal-health-advocacy-updates" target="_blank"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-08/mch-advocacy-circle-300.png" alt="Maternal and child health advocacy and public policy resources" width="300" height="300"></a></p><h3><a href="https://www.aha.org/maternal-health-advocacy-updates" target="_blank">Advocacy and</a><br><a href="https://www.aha.org/maternal-health-advocacy-updates" target="_blank"> Policy</a></h3><p><span style="color:#323335;">Learn about policy and regulatory changes that affect health care organizations’ ability to provide and improve maternal and pediatric care.</span></p></div></div></div><div class="mch-cp"><h2>Core Principles</h2><p>The AHA encourages hospitals and health systems to apply these four core principles into their maternal and child health efforts.</p><div class="row" style="border-bottom:1px solid #efefef;margin-bottom:10px;"><div class="col-md-6" style="border-right:1px solid #efefef;"><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-2 col-xs-2"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-08/mch-number-1-90.png" alt="1" width="90" height="90"></div><div class="col-sm-10"><h3>Examine quality and outcomes data to guide strategy</h3></div></div><p>Systematically collect data, review metrics and identify inequities to drive strategies for improvement.</p><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-2 col-xs-2"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-08/mch-number-2-90.png" alt="2" width="90" height="90"></div><div class="col-sm-10"><h3>Apply an equity lens</h3></div></div><p>Investigate the equity implications of clinical and community-based strategies and ensure commitment toward eliminating disparities.</p></div><div class="col-md-6" style="border-right:1px solid #efefef;"><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-2 col-xs-2"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-08/mch-number-3-90.png" alt="3" width="90" height="90"></div><div class="col-sm-10"><h3>Involve patients and community in their own care</h3></div></div><p>Engage patients, families and community stakeholders to design care that is responsive to their needs and preferences.</p><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-2 col-xs-2"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-08/mch-number-4-90.png" alt="4" width="90" height="90"></div><div class="col-sm-10"><h3>Engage and diversify workforce</h3></div></div><p>Deploy interdisciplinary care teams who are trained to provide culturally appropriate care and are representative of the patient population.</p></div></div></div><style type="text/css"> .CalloutBorderWrapper { background-color: ; 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