WELCOME TO HOPE for GEORGIA MOMS
Who we provide for
What Is Happening
Imagine a world where together we improve the quality and equity of care for every mom and baby in Georgia regardless of wealth, race, gender, or geography.
36
deaths per 100,000 live births in Georgia between 2019 and 2021
85%
of deaths had a chance of being prevented
59%
of deaths after delivery were persons with Medicaid
72%
of deaths occurred up to one year after pregnancy
Leading causes of death were all cardiovascular conditions, COVID-19, hemorrhage, mental health conditions, and embolism
Maternal Mortality | Georgia Department of Public Health (reference)
Maternal Mortality | Georgia Department of Public Health (reference)
Strategic Focus Areas
Five Focus Areas to Improve Maternal Health.
In September of 2025, HOPE for Georgia Mom’s Maternal Health Task Force had an in-person strategic planning session. A 5-year Strategic Plan was developed and from there, five focus areas were prioritized.
- Maternal Cardiac
- Maternal Mental Health
- Advocacy & Respectful Care
- Postpartum Care Access
- Maternal Health Data
Maternal Cardiac
Advance heart-health awareness, screening and care to protect the lives of moms.
Maternal Mental Health
Make mental health care easier to find, easier to reach and easier to trust.
Postpartum Care Access
Build a seamless postpartum care system that supports moms for a full year after birth.
Advocacy & Respectful Care
Build a culture where moms’ voices guide the decisions that shape their care.
Maternal Health Data
Make maternal health data more meaningful and shareable to inform decisions that improve outcomes for moms.
Who This Site Is For
Our goal is to provide accurate and credible information to educate those who are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, and postpartum as well as providers of maternal care and support.
This website aims to:
- Serve as a state-wide portal for clear, credible, local, and accurate information.
- Educate women and support persons in Georgia about advocacy, pregnancy and postpartum warning signs, and other health related topics
- Inform care providers in Georgia about techniques for effective communication, quality of care and concepts of respectful care.
- Elevate the work of the Georgia Maternal Health Task Force – who are improving maternal health outcomes through public health, research, community, and clinical initiatives.
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What’s Happening in Georgia
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