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Safer Childbirth Cities: Evidence in Action Journal Supplement

Community-Rooted Innovation: Transforming Maternal Health Through the Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative

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Author: Giannina Ong, Lisa Asare. November 2025

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A Community-Centered Approach to Strengthening Perinatal Care Connections

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Author: Michelle Adyneic, Erica Hartmann, Audrey Hendricks, Natasha Jogleker, Jhumna Sarkar & Natasha Dravid. November 2025

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Community-Led Solutions to Build Safer, More Equitable Places to Birth: The Baltimore Patients as Partners Project

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Author: Lashelle Stewart, Maxine Reed-Vance, Teneele Bruce & Peter Schafer. December 2025

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Project Detroit: Voices for Life – The Power of Storytelling in Reducing Maternal Mortality: Amplifying Voices. Changing Lives.

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Author: Alethia Carr, Vernice Davis Anthony & Iris Taylor. January 2026

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Strengthening Collaboration Between Community-Based Organizations, State Title V Agencies, and Funders by Uplifting Community-Rooted Evidence: A Qualitative Research Study

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Author: Laura Powis, Ellisa S. Alvarez, Lynda Krisowaty, Olivia Kuo, Noeli I. Vasquez, Linda M. Callejas, Rebecca Burns, Shakira Gore, Sheronda Whitner, Candice Charles & Elizabeth Taylor-Schiro. January 2026

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Safer Childbirth Cities Impact Report

Supporting Communities, Transforming Maternal Health: A Spotlight on the Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative

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Black Mamas Matter Alliance. May 2024.

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Tampa

A ReachUp Doulas Journey Video.

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ReachUp. 2023

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San Francisco

“An extra layer of pressure to be my best self”: Healthcare provider perspectives on how doulas foster accountability and bridge gaps in pregnancy-related care.

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Reiley Reed, Ashley Nguyen, Marna Armstead, Alli Cuentos, Marlee-I Mystic, Jennet Arcara Andrea V. Jackson, Cassondra Marshall, Anu Manchikanti Gomez. June 2023.

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Camden

Pregnancy care initiation pilot – Demonstration snapshot.

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Camden Coalition. March 2023.

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Chicago

Chicago Collaborative for Maternal Health Policy Brief.

Kevie Lusby Smyre, Eva Alonso. October 2022.

St. Louis

Medicaid Reimbursement for Doula Services: Definitions and Policy Considerations.

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Ethan Bradley, BA; Abigail R. Barker, PhD; Hakima Payne, MSN, RN; Okunsola M. Amadou, CPM; Jesse A. Davis, MD, MBA. April 2022.

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Podcasts

BirthWork: Thriving and Striving for Better Birth Outcomes

Maternal Health Innovation

Resources

Learning Module - Advancing Community-Rooted Evidence: Bridging State and Community Partnerships

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May 04, 2021

Safer Childbirth Cities Recognized as a Fast Company World Changing Ideas Finalist
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April 14, 2021

Merck Expands Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative to 20th Community-Led Project Advancing Maternal Health Equity During Black Maternal Health Week

March 09, 2021

Fostering Livable Communities for Birthing People: Harnessing Data to Advance Maternal Health and Wellbeing
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January 27, 2021

Merck Announces Second Cohort of Safer Childbirth Cities Organizations Committed to Improving Maternal Health Equity and Reducing Preventable Maternal Deaths in the US

Community of Practice Learnings

Tulsa, Tulsa Birth Equity Initiative

Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative - Tulsa, Tulsa Birth Equity Initiative,
February 29, 2024.

Graphic Recording By Rio Holaday

Health Connect One - Data Collection For Change

Health Connect One - Data Collection For Change

October 26, 2022

Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative - San Francisco, Sisterweb Story

Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative - San Francisco, Sisterweb's Story

August 24, 2022

Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative - Pittsburgh, Making Sustainability a Homerun

Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative - Pittsburgh, Making Sustainability a Homerun

August 23, 2022

Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative - Chicago, Community Engagement

Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative - Chicago, Community Engagement

August 23, 2022

Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative - Celebrating Successes

Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative - Celebrating Successes

August 23, 2022

Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health - Community Care Initiative

Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health - Community Care Initiative

August 23, 2022

Trans Birthing Experience - Kayden Coleman

Trans Birthing Experience - Kayden Coleman

July 27, 2022