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This concurrent resolution designates January 23, 2025, as Maternal Health Awareness Day, addressing the critical issue of maternal mortality in the United States. The resolution highlights that the U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among industrialized nations, with over 700 women dying annually from pregnancy or delivery complications, more than half of which are preventable. It emphasizes California's efforts to reduce maternal mortality, particularly through the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC), which has helped decrease the state's maternal mortality rate by 55% from 2006 to 2013. The resolution draws attention to significant challenges, including racial disparities in maternal health (with Black women experiencing three to four times higher mortality rates), the impact of chronic health conditions and mental health on maternal outcomes, and the concerning trend of labor and delivery unit closures. The document calls for continued efforts to improve maternal health, including better screening for mental health conditions, addressing racial disparities, improving pre-pregnancy health, and ensuring comprehensive postpartum care. By proclaiming this awareness day, the resolution aims to highlight ongoing challenges and promote continued improvement in maternal health care across California.

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