The United States faces a growing maternal mortality crisis with a maternal death rate that is higher than other developed countries. Additionally, Black women are two- to three-times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than non-Latinx white women. To better understand the root causes of these deaths and develop recommendations to improve health outcomes, many states have formed maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs). These charts and maps report each state’s MMRC membership and recommendations when publicly available. To update information in the charts, please email Taylor Platt. For more information on state MMRCs, read the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Enhancing Reviews and Surveillance to Eliminate Maternal Mortality (ERASE MM).
- State Maternal Mortality Review Committee Recommendations 50-State Scan, January 2021
- States’ Maternal Mortality Review Committee Membership 50-State Scan, January 2021
Recommendations
Committee Membership
Acknowledgements: This chart is a publication of the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP). This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Supporting Maternal and Child Health Innovation in States Grant No. U1XMC31658; $398,953. The information, content, and conclusions are those of the authors and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS, or the US government.
