In case you missed them, we’re sharing a round-up of our most read reports of 2025.
We are proud to track and create critical data sets and share insights with readers like you who share our desire to advance maternal mental health in America.
Number 5
The Role of Birth and Postpartum Doulas in Improving Maternal Mental Health
This report explores how doulas support maternal mental health through education, advocacy, and referrals — and recommends updates to doula training standards.
Number 4
Substance Use Disorders and Maternal Mental Health
In this factsheet, we examine how Substance Use Disorder (SUD) during pregnancy affects maternal and infant health, highlights high rates of co-occurring mental health conditions, gaps in pregnancy-specific treatment, and the importance of integrated obstetric, mental health, and addiction care to improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
Number 3
2025 Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards
In 2025, the overall national grade improved slightly from a D+ to a C- as state grades inched upwards. Twenty-six states’ scores improved in 2025: 19 states earned Ds and Fs, compared to 29 in 2024.
Number 2
The Interconnection of Paid Family and Medical Leave and Maternal Mental Health
In this issue brief, explore how the absence of national paid family and medical leave in the U.S. worsens maternal mental health outcomes — increasing postpartum depression risks — and discover key policy recommendations to ensure all families, especially those with preterm or medically fragile infants, receive the support they need.
Number 1 – Our Most Read
2025 U.S. Maternal Mental Health Risk and Resources by County
This report provides tracks the U.S. risk for suffering from maternal mental health disorders and where the greatest need for providers are, by county.
