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ASPPH Endorses the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act

Stillbirths occur across all demographics; however black women are two times more likely than white women to have a stillbirth. Stillbirths also increase the risk of maternal mortality and morbidity and negatively impact parental mental health and family well-being. This is why ASPPH is proud to endorse Senators Merkley (D-OR) and Cassidy (R-LA) and Representatives Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) and Alma Adams (D-NC-12) reintroduction of their bipartisan, bicameral Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act. The bill would clarify that stillbirth prevention activities are an allowable use of funds under Title V of the Social Security Act, the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant. This clarification will support stillbirth prevention activities helping to save lives and improve health outcomes for both pregnant people and babies.