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This resolution designates January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to draw attention to the critical issue of maternal mortality. The resolution highlights several key points about maternal deaths, including that pregnancy-related deaths are defined as those occurring during pregnancy or within one year after giving birth, and that the United States has experienced a rising maternal mortality rate despite medical advances. The document emphasizes significant racial disparities in maternal mortality, noting that Black women and birthing people experience substantially higher death rates, with 163 deaths per 100,000 live births in Pennsylvania compared to the overall state rate of 82 deaths per 100,000 live births. The resolution references the Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the state's Maternal Mortality Review Act, which created a multidisciplinary committee to investigate pregnancy-related deaths and develop prevention strategies. By designating this awareness day, the resolution aims to promote public and professional understanding of maternal health challenges, raise awareness about the increasing mortality rates, and encourage community engagement in addressing these critical health disparities.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=11