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Topics / Maternal Health

Birth Equity

We are working to eliminate disparities in maternal health across California. We focus on improving outcomes by race, geography, and income — documenting inequities in care quality and access while identifying and supporting community-led solutions.

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Birth Equity

Improving Birth Equity in California’s Health Care System is a quality-improvement initiative designed to improve birth care, experiences, and outcomes for, by, and with Black mothers and birthing people in California.

February 07, 2022
Birth Equity, Black Health Equity, Racial Health Equity
Midwife talks to new mother holding baby in the hospital.

What Is a Midwife? — Policy at a Glance

April 08, 2025
Maternal Health
Doula and client

What Is a Doula? — Policy at a Glance

January 30, 2025
Maternal Health
Angela Sojobi

Diverse Maternity Care Workforce Essential to Advance Birth Equity

March 14, 2024
Birth Equity, Maternal Health, Maternity Care Workforce
Midwife measures the stomach of pregnant woman.

Black Maternal Health Crisis Requires Support for Black Health Care Workers

June 23, 2023
Birth Equity, Black Health Equity, Health Workforce, Health Workforce Diversity, Maternal Health

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Almanac

Maternity Care in California Almanac — 2026 Edition

March 31, 2026
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Midwives Help Fill Maternity Care Gaps as California Faces OB-GYN Shortage

October 31, 2025
Blog
Blog
Expert Perspective

The Untapped Power of Midwives in California’s Maternity Care Ecosystem

October 24, 2025
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Health wellness Black Californians
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Feature Story

Pulse of Change: Reimagining Care to Support the Health and Wellness of Black Californians

October 17, 2025
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Resource
Issue Spotlight

What Is a Birth Center?

July 09, 2025
Resource
Kimberly Seals Allers
Blog
Q&A

Shifting the Narrative About Black Birthing Experiences

February 06, 2025
Blog
Resource
Toolkit

Listening to Community Voices: A Health Plan’s Approach to Reduce Racial Disparities in Maternity Care

February 05, 2025
Resource
Anna King
Blog
Expert Perspective

How We Can Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Maternal Mental Health

July 12, 2024
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1438 Webster Street #400
Oakland, CA 94612
Tel: 510.238.1040 Fax: 510.201.2991
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1415 L Street #820
Sacramento, CA 95814
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