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Maternal & Child Health in New Mexico

Maternal and child health in New Mexico is supported through a network of statewide programs, community partnerships, and public health initiatives working together to improve outcomes for families.

This hub connects families, providers, and communities with information about maternal, infant, child, and adolescent health programs, data, and initiatives happening across New Mexico.

Key Maternal & Child Health Initiatives in New Mexico

Statewide collaborations working to improve maternal, infant, child, and adolescent health outcomes.

NM Maternal Health Task Force

A statewide collaboration working to improve maternal health outcomes through policy, access, and quality initiatives.

Postpartum Medicaid Coverage

New Mexico provides Medicaid coverage for eligible individuals for up to 12 months after pregnancy, expanding access to postpartum care.

Title V Maternal & Child Health Block Grant

Federal-state partnership aimed at improving the health of women, children, and families in New Mexico through state and community programs and initiatives.

Maternal & Child Health Data

Data and research help identify health trends, understand disparities, and guide efforts to improve outcomes for families statewide.

NMDOH Family Health Bureau

The New Mexico Department of Health bureau that works to improve the health of women, children and families in New Mexico through policy, surveillance, assurance, and direct services.

Maternal & Child Health Resources

Explore a range of maternal & child health resources designed to support families in New Mexico, including services, programs, and trusted information.

NM Maternal Mortality Review

A multidisciplinary committee that reviews pregnancy-related deaths to identify prevention opportunities and improve care systems.

These are just some of the many efforts happening across New Mexico. We will continue to expand this space to highlight additional programs, partnerships, and resources across the state.

Our Priorities

Improving maternal and child health in New Mexico requires collaboration across communities, healthcare providers, public health programs, and families. Our priorities focus on supporting healthy pregnancies, improving infant health, promoting child and adolescent well-being, and ensuring children with special health care needs receive the care and services they need to thrive.

Maternal Health

Prioritizing improving access and continuity of healthcare services for women in the perinatal period through direct programming and systems level changes.

Infant Health

Focusing on safe sleep for infants through education, surveillance, and messaging with community programs such as home visiting, perinatal case management, and public media.

Child & Adolescent Health

Working on increasing developmental and social/emotional screening in early childhood and increasing parent access to early childhood information and resources.

Special Health Care Needs

Concentrating on increasing numbers of CYSHCN who receive care in a Medical Home and ensuring successful transitions to adult healthcare.