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This ASTHOBrief addresses the importance of developing robust, culturally competent risk-appropriate care systems for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

This brief outlines some of the barriers that pregnant and postpartum women with opioid use disorder face, as well as examples of state legislation passed to address recovery program implementation, treatment funding and insurance ...

This brief outlines key considerations for state health departments to address the increase in overdose-related deaths during the postpartum period.

Implementing Levels of Maternal Care Improves Access to Risk-Appropriate Care Lexa Giragosian Levels of maternal care support risk-appropriate care for pregnant and birthing populations. Risk-appropriate care (RAC) is a strategy to ensure ...

This four-part infographic series illustrates key strategies for addressing common challenges and barriers related to increasing access to contraception.

Hypertension disorders in pregnancy are the leading cause of maternal death, but state and territorial health agencies can address hypertension in pregnancy and reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.

Opioid and substance use disorders (SUD) continue to affect families beyond pregnancy; in 2017, about one in eight U.S. children lived in a household where at least one parent had a SUD in the prior year.

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can lead to chronic physical and behavioral health issues and, ultimately, early death. This brief highlights examples of primary prevention strategies, including building skills and promoting social ...

In February 2019, ASTHO surveyed its members to understand how data is being utilized to address these harms in their jurisdictions. This brief summarizes the results of this survey and highlights data-based approaches used to address four ...

This ASTHOBrief addresses the financial challenges facing pregnant people in rural areas.

Substance use disorder (SUD) among pregnant and postpartum women is an increasingly pressing public health concern.

Support from postpartum doulas can can increase parental self-efficacy and adherence to treatment for those experiencing SUD, leading to lower rates of postpartum depression and, subsequently, improved health outcomes.