Did you know that Black mothers are two to three times more likely to die of pregnancy-related complications than white mothers? Also, Black infants are nearly three times more likely to die within their first year of life than infants born to white, Hispanic and Asian women. These alarming disparities underscore why maternal child health is a critical public health issue—and we’re taking action. Cook County Public Health is excited to announce the launch of Every Mother Every Child, a new maternal and child health microsite. Designed as a virtual one-stop-shop, this platform supports patients and clinicians by providing easy access to evidence-based information throughout every stage of pregnancy. According to the CDC, more than 80 percent of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable with early and regular healthcare before, during and after pregnancy. Cook County Department of Public Health nurses created everymothereverychild.org to raise awareness about the importance of early and consistent prenatal and postnatal care. They have provided a wide assortment of health education and pregnancy resources to support people during their pregnancy journeys – whether pregnant or planning to become pregnant, partners or family members – regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. Everyone can play a role in working to prevent pregnancy-related deaths and improving maternal health outcomes. The Every Mother Every Child website includes information for every stage of pregnancy, including:
– Before pregnancy – Find out the first steps to prepare for starting a healthy family.
– During pregnancy – Educate yourself about what to expect.
– After pregnancy – Get tips to prepare yourself and your home for baby’s arrival.
– LGBTQIA+ & pregnancy – Find inclusive resources to support diverse paths to pregnancy.
– Resources – Connect with trusted community partners offering education, guidance and support.
– Fact sheets – Download information about prenatal nutrition, doctor visits, when to call the doctor and breastfeeding.
If you need resources or more information, visit the Every Mother Every Child website.
