Texas Extends Postpartum Medicaid Coverage from 60 Days to Year
June 16, 2023 was a big win for low-income Texas families. Gov. Greg Abbot signed House Bill 12, which extends Medicaid health coverage for Texas moth…
Tag: Maternal & Child Health
Latino Families Still Facing Childcare Disruptions Due to COVID-19
Latino families with children are still experiencing COVID-19 pandemic-related disruptions to their childcare arrangements, according to a new data an…
4 Incredible Ways SNAP Helps People
The federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program provides temporary support to help people and families afford food. But SNAP b…
Comment Now: Online Food Shopping for WIC Participants!
The USDA is proposing to make online food shopping an option for families in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Childr…
15,238 People Commented on WIC Food Package Changes!
In November 2022, the USDA proposed science-backed changes to improve nutrition and promote and support breastfeeding in the food packages of the Spec…
6 Big Questions on CDC’s New BMI Charts to Measure Severe Obesity in Children
The CDC recently revised Body Mass Index (BMI) charts for children to help healthcare providers better track growth in children and identify …
Comente Ahora: ¡Apoye los Cambios en los Alimentos de WIC!
Usted puede comentar ahora sobre las nuevas revisiones del paquete de alimentos del Programa Especial de Nutrición Complementaria para Mujeres, Bebé…
Nearly Half of US States Are Failing Mothers and Babies
It’s no secret that maternal and infant health in the US needs massive improvement. As 2022 comes to a close, this year’s March of Dimes Report Ca…
Pre-term Birth Rates Increase Amid Maternal Health Crisis
The average US pre-term birth rate has risen to a 15-year high of 10.5%, according to a recent March of Dimes report. This finding further highlights …
Comment Now: Support the WIC Food Changes!
You can comment now on the USDA’s new proposed revisions to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) food p…