A Call to Action: AAHFN Advocacy is Supporting The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act

Not only does the United States suffer from one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, but it is also one of only a few countries in the world where maternal mortality rates are actually rising. Maternal mortality rates for Black and Native
Americans are 2 to 4 times higher than their white counterparts. Hispanic and Asian-American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) people also experience elevated rates of maternal morbidity.

However, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States are preventable. We know there are solutions to mitigate these preventable deaths. 

A new proposal, The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act, or ‘Momnibus’, is a combination of individuals bills all written to address the maternal health crisis.We have highlighted two of the acts to illustrate how vital and necessary this bill is. The Kira Johnson Act for example, will fund community-based organizations working to advance maternal health equity. The Perinatal Workforce Act will invest in and grow the number of maternity care providers offering culturally congruent care to mothers and babies. These are just two pieces of legislation comprising the ‘Momnibus’ that will have a direct impact on maternal health in the United States.

We are asking Congress to take action and pass the ‘Momnibus’! We know this legislation will save lives. On behalf of your patients, and in honor of mothers, babies, and families in need of care, let's get this done.

We know that personalized letters have an even greater impact – if this legislation will directly impact your work or the work of a nurse you know, please consider sharing your story in the note to Congress.

Tell Congress to Support the Momnibus! (p2a.co)