In case you missed them, we’re sharing a round-up of our most read articles of 2025.
Number 5
New Prenatal Care Guidelines Issued
Discover how ACOG’s new prenatal care guidelines aim to modernize care with tailored visits, telehealth, and SDoH screening—and what it means for maternal mental health.
Number 4
WHO Unveils Framework for Maternal Wellbeing
In September 2025, WHO published its first-ever global definition and conceptual framework for maternal wellbeing, developed through a multiyear, consultative process involving more than 8,000 stakeholders from 15 countries.
Number 3
Does the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) Directly Impact Maternal Health Benefits?
The One Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has raised concerns, but for mothers and families, several key protections remain. While many in the general population may lose healthcare coverage, OBBBA does not affect pregnancy Medicaid or the option for states to extend postpartum Medicaid up to 12 months.
Number 2
A Mother’s Story: Postpartum Anxiety and Suicidal Thoughts and the Need to Do More Than Screen
When Emily Johnson became a mom, she was prepared for the sleepless nights, the feedings, and the diapers. What she wasn’t prepared for was how deeply she would struggle with anxiety and suicidal thoughts, and how the health care system would force her to navigate alone.
Number 1 – Our Most Read
Maternal Mortality in the U.S Declined, though Disparities in the Black Population Persist
Maternal mortality rates in the U.S. are declining—but not for Black women. Despite an overall decrease in maternal deaths in 2023, Black women continue to face disproportionately high mortality rates, highlighting persistent racial disparities in maternal healthcare. To address these inequities, policymakers must take urgent action. From expanding Medicaid coverage and increasing the number of Black and BIPOC healthcare professionals to strengthening Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs) and supporting community-based interventions, our latest blog explores critical policy recommendations to improve maternal health outcomes
