Black women die from pregnancy-related causes at crisis rates. The Momnibus Act is the most sweeping response yet.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS PODCAST

- Why Black maternal mortality rates are rising faster than ever
- How 13 bills combine into one reproductive justice framework
- What the Momnibus means for incarcerated pregnant women
- How the Act protects children before and after birth
- Why HBCUs and community organizations are central to the plan
- Where the law stands now and what advocates have already won

The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2023 is a 13-bill legislative package proposing over one billion dollars to dismantle the root causes of maternal death in America. It targets eight interconnected pillars: social determinants of health, perinatal workforce diversity, maternal mental health, data collection, community-based care, special populations including veterans and incarcerated individuals, telehealth access, and emergency preparedness.

The Act extends Medicaid postpartum coverage to 12 months, funds doulas and midwives in underserved areas, and pushes correctional systems toward reproductive justice.

Though the full package has not passed as one bill, key provisions are advancing at both federal and state levels.

Learn more about The Momnibus Act by visiting
https://kidlaw.org/2026/02/20/lrp-type-post-cp-2/

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