IPV and Maternal Health

The StrongHearts website provides information about pregnancy and domestic violence for Native Americans and Alaska Natives. A 24/7 nationwide hotline offers culturally-appropriate, anonymous and confidential support.

A comprehensive review to examine the prevalence of IPV during pregnancy and its adverse effects on maternal and fetal health.

Review article providing recommendations for trauma-informed perinatal management of patients with intimate partner violence exposure.

Review article discussing the leading causes of pregnancy-associated deaths, homicide, suicide, and drug overdoses; including prevalence, demographic characteristics, and possible leading factors

Review article discussing the worldwide prevalence rates of intimate partner violence

Our Bodies Ourselves offers resources on intimate partner violence (IPV), emphasizing its prevalence, impact, and the importance of addressing it within the broader context of gender-based violence. The website provides information and resources on various health and sexuality topics, including reproductive coercion, abortion, and menopause and perimenopause.

The Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) aims to improve the health and well-being of America's mothers, children, and families. The website highlights key programs and initiatives focused on improving maternal and child health, including the development of national guidelines for women's and children's checkups and newborn screenings.

The American Hospital Association (AHA) offers a robust collection of tools and resources designed to support hospitals and health systems in enhancing maternal and child health outcomes. The website includes action plans and strategic frameworks, infographics and discussion guides, as well as digital integration tools.

The CDC's HEAR HER Campaign provides health care professionals and public health organizations a comprehensive toolkit to support maternal health and reduce pregnancy-related deaths. Available resources are grouped into the following four categories: 1) Maternal Health Topics, 2) Data Surveillance, 3) Supporting States, and 4) Federal Agencies.

Strong Start and Beyond initiative is a comprehensive maternal health movement launched by the State of California in 2024. The goal is to reduce California's maternal mortality rate 50% by December 2026. One arm of the initiative aims to increase awareness of resources and services to support families before, during, and after pregnancy. The website provides information on various maternal health resources, including financial help, food assistance, health care, and mental health support.

Every Mother Counts (EMC) is a nonprofit organization focused on improving maternal health globally, particularly among women in underserved communities. The website serves as a platform for raising awareness about the maternal health crisis, advocating for policy changes, and providing resources to support and empower women during pregnancy and childbirth.

The Afiya Center (TAC) is a reproductive justice organization based in Dallas, Texas. TAC is dedicated to transforming the lives, health, and well-being of Black women and girls by addressing the unique needs of Black Communities. The website highlights key areas of focus: 1) Reproductive Justice, 2) HIV Education and Programming, 3) Abortion Justice, and 4) Maternal Mortality

Birth Center Equity (BCE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to culturally affirming, midwifery-led birth centers in communities led by Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). Their website provides resources to support BIPOC-led community birth centers as well as information on network gatherings, trainings, and coaching.

The Black Mamas Matter Alliance is a Black women-led national organization dedicated to advancing Black maternal health, rights, and justice. Their mission is to center Black mamas and birthing people by advocating, driving research, building power, and shifting culture for Black maternal health outcomes.

The Black Maternal Health Center for Excellence (BMHCE) is a community-centered maternal health initiative based in Los Angeles County, California. The center aims to address racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes affecting Black families. The website showcases a range of support resources and available services. Training and education for maternity care professionals with a focus on reproductive justice is also available.

The National Birth Equity Collaborative (NBEC) is a leading organization dedicated to addressing and eliminating racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes.

The Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) is the first nonprofit organization created by Black women to help protect and advance the health and wellness of Black women and girls. BWHI's mission is to solve the most critical health issues that Black women and girls face through innovative programs, transformative research, and life-saving policies. Their website includes information on education and training, mobilization opportunities for gender and racial justice, and synthesized and translated research findings.

The Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color (PMHA-POC) is a program created to address the disparities in perinatal mental health support for birthing people, providers, and communities of color. Their website includes information about a perinatal mental health provider directory, free virtual support groups, and educational web series and trainings.

SisterSong is a Southern based, national membership organization. The organization aims to build an effective network of individuals and organizations to improve institutional policies and systems that impact the reproductive lives of marginalized communities. Their website includes information on various trainings, including labor support and breastfeeding.

ACOG Committee Opinion on the significance of addressing intimate partner violence.

The Love Is Respect website provides information for pregnant teenagers in violent relationships.