Overview

• California's new plan seeks to reduce pregnancy-related deaths by 50% within two years.
• The initiative focuses on educating patients and healthcare providers about risks like heart disease and infections.
• A key feature is an at-home questionnaire for expecting parents to self-assess risks such as preeclampsia and preterm births.
• Black mothers face a maternal mortality rate three to four times higher than other groups, with chronic stress and healthcare inequities cited as factors.
• The plan promotes the use of existing resources, including doulas and community health services, to support maternal health.