We know it's early, but wishing a special day to all the mothers and people doing the mothering. We know how much you carry, and we thank you!

We also want to honor and remember those mothers who are no longer with us — whose legacies live through their children, grandchildren, and communities.

We're excited to announce that the California Coalition for Black Birth Justice was selected by Institute for Medicaid Innovation to share our innovative work to improve perinatal and child health.

This report informs renewed urgency to address birth equity and prioritize pregnant and postpartum people, children, and families insured by Medicaid, coming on the heels of new data from the National Center for Health Statistics indicating, that in 2021, maternal deaths increased nearly 40% over the prior year.

Through profiles of innovation like ours, the report highlights numerous ways to support sustainability and expansion through clinical, research, and policy opportunities identified by national experts, as well as recommendations from community-based organizations and Medicaid health plans.

These opportunities provide an agenda for future actions, spanning stakeholders, including health plans, advocates, and state and federal policymakers, to establish strategic investment priorities centered on pregnant and birthing people, their children, and their families. Read the full report: