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Maternal Health Action Kit

There is an ongoing maternal health crisis in New York City, particularly among communities of color. From 2016 to 2020, Black non-Hispanic women and birthing people were four times more likely to die of a pregnancy-associated cause and six times more likely to die of a pregnancy-related cause compared with white non-Hispanic women and birthing people. In 2017, Black non-Hispanic women and birthing people were two times more likely to experience severe maternal morbidity than White women. Latina women also experienced severe maternal morbidity and pregnancy-associated death at nearly twice the rate of White non-Latina women. These inequities persist due to structural racism that deny women of color the opportunity to pursue their optimal health across the life course — before, during and after pregnancy.

This Action Kit helps health care providers be a partner in their patients’ health by helping them to identify and manage chronic diseases, engage in healthy lifestyle behaviors and advocate for their health and their rights. Providers have the opportunity to educate and counsel their patients to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.

Provider Resources

Letter from the Commissioner of Health (PDF)

Action Kit Folder Cover (PDF)

Caring for Patients With Hypertension and Diabetes Before, During and After Pregnancy: A Treatment and Management Guide (PDF)

Listening to Each Other: Improving Communication Between Provider and Patient (PDF)

How to Order Materials About Maternal Health (PDF)

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Healthy Eating and Active Living

Guide to Healthy Eating and Active Living in NYC (PDF)

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My Healthy Pregnancy Plate Planner (PDF)

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Health Bulletin: Cut the Salt (PDF)

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Health Bulletin: Sugary Drinks (PDF)

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Managing Chronic Disease

How to Take Your Blood Pressure (PDF)

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Blood Pressure Tracking Card (PDF)

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Using Food Labels to Eat Less Sodium (PDF)

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Having a Healthy Pregnancy

Have a Healthy Pregnancy: Be Aware and Take Action (PDF)

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Know the Warning Signs During and After Pregnancy Palm Card (PDF)

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Know the Warning Signs After Pregnancy Poster (PDF)

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Your Health Before, During and After Pregnancy (PDF)

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My Self-Management Goal for a Healthy Pregnancy (PDF)

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New York City Resource Guide to Health Before, During and After Pregnancy (PDF)

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Respectful Care at Birth

NYC Standards for Respectful Care at Birth Brochure (PDF)

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NYC Standards for Respectful Care at Birth Poster (PDF)

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More Information

Maternal Mortality and Severe Maternal Morbidity Surveillance