How Community-Led Maternal Health Models Can Thrive with Federal Funding

Commonwealth Fund September 13, 2024
Laurie C. Zephyrin, Sarah Christie, Sakinah Suttiratana, Mikaili Charlemagne

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Community-based organizations are on the front lines of the maternal health crisis, yet they face barriers to getting federal funding needed to do their work

To fully address the U.S. maternal health crisis, community-based organizations need strong partnerships with government agencies and improved access to financial support

In the United States, the maternal mortality crisis has disproportionately affected people of color, including Black and Indigenous communities. Black and American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) women are two to three times more likely to experience pregnancy-related complications, severe illness, and death compared to white women.

Community-led and community-based organizations (CBOs) can help by providing safe and culturally relevant care for underserved communities. CBOs work to establish trust with community members...

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