America is trying to fix its maternal mortality crisis with federal, state and local programs

Federal, state and local programs are all trying to reduce maternal mortality rates.

Oklahoma has a maternal mortality rate of about 30 per 100,000 live births, significantly higher than the national average.

The federal Healthy Start program is an essential part of the Biden administration’s plan for addressing maternal health.

Other approaches to the crisis include California halving its maternal mortality.

California has the lowest maternal mortality in the U.S. Statewide , Black residents are about four times more likely to die from pregnancy or childbirth than white residents.

Getting maternal mortality under control at a national level requires tailoring solutions to individual communities.

New York City has a goal of reducing maternal mortality overall — and specifically achieving a 10% drop in Black maternal mortality by 2030 .

She said she feels healthy and blessed by the help she's gotten from Healthy Start and Madonna House .

“I'm at one with my baby and I’m able to focus,” she said.

I have professionals that are working with me and give me support. I didn’t have that with my other pregnancies.”.