Reports
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The Latest HEDIS Maternal Mental Health Screening Rates
Discover the latest HEDIS maternal mental health screening rates for Medicaid and commercial insurers, highlighting key gaps and improvement needs.
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Maternal Suicide in the U.S. – The Latest Data And Ongoing Opportunities for Health Care System Change
As maternal suicides have a lasting and far-reaching societal impact, it is important to prioritize maternal suicide prevention efforts.
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Addressing Maternal Mental Health in Rural Communities
Explore the growing mental health crisis for mothers in rural areas. This fact sheet highlights key statistics, including a postpartum depression rate of up to 32.7% and higher uninsured rates (15.4% prepregnancy). Learn about the barriers rural women face, such as provider shortages and geographic isolation, and discover opportunities for policy action to improve access…
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2025 U.S. Maternal Mental Health Risk and Resources by County
This 2025 report updates the first-ever U.S. county-level analysis of maternal mental health (MMH) risk and resources. Despite provider growth since 2023, most high-risk areas still lack adequate support—revealing urgent, widening gaps in care.
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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.
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The Role of Medicaid in Advancing Obstetric Provider Maternal Mental Health Screening and Treatment
Untreated maternal mental health (MMH) disorders are a leading cause of preterm birth and maternal mortality, making obstetric providers essential to early intervention. In 2023, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released guidelines for MMH screening, diagnosis, and treatment. With 40% of births covered by Medicaid — and most enrollees in Managed Care…
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Childbirth-related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CB-PTSD): A critical maternal health issue that must be addressed systemically
Women are twice as likely as men to develop PTSD — yet birth-related PTSD (CB-PTSD) remains underdiagnosed. This brief explores prevalence, risk factors like obstetric complications, and the need for routine screening with tools like the PCL-5 to ensure timely, specialized care.
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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.
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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.
