During this briefing, the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health will unveil its latest 2026 Maternal Mental Health (MMH) State Report Cards, featuring a new national grade alongside individual state grades that highlight top-performing states, those facing the greatest challenges, and those that have made the most significant progress (See the 2025 report cards here). The briefing will also introduce new measures on child care and paid leave.
In addition, the briefing will feature a sneak peak of The Harris Poll’s fourth annual State of Maternal Health Report, which examines where the current system is falling short and outlines how providers and policymakers can better support mothers throughout the pregnancy journey.