Support for Pregnant Moms in Maryland

Support for Pregnant Moms in Maryland

Preparing for a new baby is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. From doctor’s visits to birth plans, baby gear to mental preparation, there’s a lot to navigate. Fortunately, if you’re pregnant in Maryland, you’re not alone. Across the state, new and expecting parents are turning to professional doula support to feel more informed, empowered, and confident in their journey to parenthood. Why Support Matters Pregnancy brings enormous chan…

Thursday's Health Report: LDH aims to reduce opioid deaths in pregnant women and young moms

BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Health announced a new campaign aiming to lower fatality rates for pregnant women and young moms. Project M.O.M., which stands for Maternal Overdose Mortality, brings awareness to accidental opioid overdose, which is the leading cause of death in pregnant women in Louisiana and has been since 2018. Part of the project's goal is to reduce accidental opioid overdose deaths of pregnant women by 80% within t…