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This resolution designates January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" and addresses the critical issue of maternal health in the United States. The resolution highlights alarming statistics about maternal mortality and morbidity, including that approximately 800 women die annually from pregnancy and childbirth-related complications, and the pregnancy-related mortality ratio has more than quadrupled between 1987 and 2021. It emphasizes significant disparities in maternal health outcomes, particularly for Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native women, who experience substantially higher mortality rates compared to white women. The resolution calls for raising public awareness about maternal health challenges, supporting efforts to reduce adverse maternal health outcomes, and encouraging action from federal, state, and local entities. It promotes initiatives to address healthcare disparities, improve maternal safety, and ensure respectful and equitable maternity care practices. Additionally, the resolution honors women who have died from pregnancy-related causes and advocates for meaningful investments in maternal health research, care, and support systems.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/32/all-info