Systemic racism has a huge impact on the health of African-Americans in the U.S. It's literally a problem from cradle to grave, affecting everything from infant mortality to life expectancy. And now, COVID-19 is taking a disproportionate toll on the community.

First-time parents have a lot to celebrate. But right now, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, there's also a lot to fear.

Rep. Vanessa Summers (D-Indianapolis) announced plans for the caucus Thursday. She says Hoosier women are dying at an unacceptable rate.

The program connects women early in their pregnancy with an OB navigator someone who provides guidance through at least the first six months after birth.

Teams are encouraged to create data visualizations or analyses to better show the problem.

The Indiana State Department of Health announced a grant that will go toward improving the states review process of maternal deaths.

A number of measures to address Indianas high infant and maternal mortality rates were adopted during the past legislative session. The new laws, which took effect July 1, aim to drive down the rates.

Gov. Eric Holcomb traveled to northern Indiana Wednesday to sign new legislation that will create a state perinatal program. It aims to address Indianas high infant and maternal mortality rates.

A bill to cover doulas under Medicaid passed the Indiana legislature and was signed into law. The money for the measure, however, was stripped out of the budget in the last days of session.

Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed new legislation to make Indiana the third state to extend Medicaid coverage for doulas, who provide physical and emotional assistance for mothers.