CA ACR145

Proclaims January 23, 2020, as Maternal Health Awareness Day to highlight maternal health improvements in California and the need for continued progress.

Notes that the United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among industrialized nations, with Black women three-to-four times more likely than white women to die during pregnancy and postpartum.

Recognizes California's 55 percent decline in maternal mortality from 2006 to 2013 through the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) and the California Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review (CA-PAMR).

Emphasizes the importance of continued efforts including improved screening for postpartum depression, maternal mental health care coordination, and support for vulnerable populations, particularly Black women.

Directs the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to transmit copies of the resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.