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This resolution recognizes January 23, 2025, as Maternal Health Awareness Day in Arkansas, highlighting the state's significant maternal health challenges and ongoing efforts to address them. The resolution notes that nearly 10,000 pregnant women in Arkansas delay prenatal care until after the first trimester, with over 1,100 waiting until labor begins, which poses risks to maternal and infant health. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the 95th General Assembly have demonstrated leadership by launching pilot programs in underserved counties, enhancing prenatal and postpartum care access, and expanding evidence-based healthcare practices. By aligning with the national Maternal Health Awareness Day, the resolution aims to amplify Arkansas's commitment to improving maternal health through statewide collaboration and community engagement, ultimately honoring the progress being made and encouraging continued support for initiatives that ensure healthier outcomes for mothers, infants, and families.

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hr1013&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R