maternal mortality

The Legislature is considering bills that would lift long-standing restrictions on how Texas’ panel can investigate maternal deaths and near-misses.

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas led a letter calling for a briefing on why the state won’t review 2022 and 2023 deaths.

A new national study ranks Texas among the lowest-performing states for women’s health outcomes. Only Mississippi ranked worse.

When issues like bleeding and postpartum depression are left untreated, they can lead to death. Black Texans and other groups of color experience maternal mortality at higher rates, but organizations are working to change that reality.

The state agency will collect public comment on the proposed rule for at least 30 days before it can be considered for final approval.

A new Medicaid extension goes into effect today that gives pregnant Texans twelve months of postpartum coverage.

New research underlines the importance of doula care in improving maternal mortality and morbidity for pregnant Medicaid patients.

Hope Cottage in Dallas opened a maternal health clinic with HHM Health to serve uninsured and underinsured pregnant Texans.

Rebecca Jackson remembers seeing her mother experience several complications that jeopardized her health while she was pregnant.

Pregnant Texans on Medicaid will now have 12 months of postpartum coverage starting in March.

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