The U.S. currently has the highest rate of maternal deaths of all high-resource countries and is the only country in the group where maternal mortality has risen in the last 20 years.

As a country and a heartland region, we must protect our children, families and moms. Heartland Forward is currently researching the accessibility, affordability and quality of care for moms and infants in four states – Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Ohio.

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