Our maternity care workforce research examines California’s capacity to provide equitable birth services. We analyze provider shortages, training pathways, and care models, supporting policies that expand and diversify the workforce of ob/gyns, midwives, and doulas.

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Essential Resources on Maternal Health

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Maternity Care in California Almanac — 2023 Edition

Maternity Care in California: Delivering the Data provides an overview of the delivery of maternity care in California, using the most recent data. When available, comparisons of California data to national averages, as well as metrics by race/ethnicity and trend data, are provided.

Recent Resources

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Midwives Help Fill Maternity Care Gaps as California Faces OB-GYN Shortage

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

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Midwifery Care in California

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What Is a Birth Center?

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What Is a Midwife? — Policy at a Glance

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Maternity Workforce Insights

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Midwives Speak: Integration Challenges in California’s Health System