Washington, DC -Today, the American senators Cory Booker (NNJ Democrat), Katie Britt (R-Al) and Andy Kim (NNJ Democrat) have reintroduced a bipartite resolution aimed at officially designating on January 23 as an awareness day kindergarten. The resolution highlights the importance of raising public awareness of the results of maternal health and promotes initiatives aimed at treating and eliminating disparities.
“The United States spends more health care than any other country, but we still have the highest maternal mortality rate among our peers. »» “Said Senator Booker. “It is discouraging that Congress has failed to adopt complete federal legislation to protect mothers and their babies, and guarantee that mothers receive the essential care they need throughout their pregnancy and their post -partum. I remain determined to work on all sides to create and implement effective policies that respond to the crisis of maternal mortality and promote fair maternal health care throughout our country.
“Improvement of maternal care is not a red or blue question, it is an American question. »» Said Senator Britt. “I am proud to join my colleagues to recognize the national day of awareness of maternal health, while recognizing that we still have work to do to reduce maternal mortality. I will continue to work on the other side of the aisle with my colleagues to improve the health results of women throughout their pregnancy career and support mothers from all over our country.
“In such a rich and powerful country, it is heartbreaking to continue to disappoint pregnant women who deserve to feel safe and supported. »» Said Senator Kim. “The pain of the crisis of maternal mortality in our country is harshly felt in New Jersey, affecting black women disproportionately and devastating too many families. With this resolution, I do not only defend awareness, but I call my colleagues from Congress to become aware of this emergency, to understand that the vast majority of maternal deaths are avoidable and to help to advance concrete actions for Protect lives and be there for families that grow. . “
“While the maternal health crisis in the United States continues, it is essential to continue to rob the spotlight and to draw national attention to the importance of giving priority to maternal health. ACOG thanks Senator Booker and Senator Britt for their support to guarantee that across the country, people are informed of the day of awareness of maternal health and understand the need for policies that will allow us to make a significant difference for Improve maternal health results. Stella Dantas, MD, Facog, president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
The resolution of the Senator Booker notes that up to 60,000 women in the United States suffer from serious maternal morbidity, which includes unexpected work and childbirth consequences that can have significant health and long health consequences term, and recognizes maternal health at the community level. Models that have proven themselves to improve the health of women who give birth throughout the country. While a third of cases of maternal mortality occur between a week and a year after childbirth, expanding access to health care after childbirth nationwide constitutes an essential step to save lives.
In 2018, New Jersey paved the way by becoming the first state to recognize the day of awareness of maternal health, thanks to the tireless efforts of the Tara Hansen Foundation, of the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, of the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and other essential organizations dedicated to raising awareness and fighting maternal mortality. Since this historic recognition, many state entities, defense groups, community organizations and others have united on January 23 to raise awareness of maternal health. This day serves as a platform to educate health care providers on maternal mortality, inviting people who give birth, families and health professionals to identify and discuss potential emergency signs.
The resolution is co-produced by American senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Peter Welch (D-VT), John Hickenlooper (D-Co), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Chris . Van Hollen (Democrat-MD).
The full text of the resolution can be consulted here.