Maternal Health Advocacy & Programs
Tennessee has among the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the nation, making maternal health a top priority for RHA Members. Below are some of the ways we work to advance Maternal Health in rural Tennessee.
Advocacy
RHA supports legislation that advances access to maternal care in rural Tennessee and beyond. View RHA Board Secretary, Dr. Brenda Jones giving testimony to Tennessee's Senate and Labor Commerce Committee on the importance of Doulas on our blog.
Education and Workforce Development
Rural Health Association of Tennessee is leading the way to access to Doulas in rural communities. We are currently supporting 20 Workforce Participants through Doula Training. Trainees are working on certification through the Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA), participating in specialized RHA training, including with Dr. Brenda Jones, and being partnered with rural providers and patients.
Rural Health Association of Tennessee hosts a virtual Annual Maternal Health each summer and offers a Maternal Health Track at our Annual Conference in November.
Rural Delta Care Coordination Program
RHA leads the Delta Regional Maternal Care Coordination Program (Delta MCC), which works to improve maternal health outcomes across 18 rural counties in West Tennessee. Central to this effort is the Tennessee Delta Doula Network, which expands access to coordinated, supportive care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. For more information about maternal health in West Tennessee, see our asset map linked below.
Resources & Partners
RHA has a collection of on-demand webinars, policy briefs, and other resources on our Resource Center. We also recommend exploring resources from our below partners:
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