Maternal Health Innovation
April 4, 2023 -
 September 22, 2023
Select Tuesdays
8:00 AM -
 9:00 AM

Maternal morbidity and mortality continues to be a critical issue in the United States. More than 700 women die each year in the US from pregnancy-related causes. New Jersey as of 2020 ranks 14th in the nation for its maternal mortality rate.

Let’s make New Jersey the safest and most equitable place in the nation to give birth and raise a baby.

Join our collaborative educational series to tackle the top causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. Led by a multidisciplinary panel of maternal health experts, discussion topics include Obstetrical Hemorrhage, Cardiac & Hypertensive Disorders, Management of SUD in Pregnancy, LGBTQIA & Pregnancy, Perinatal Mental Health, and Postpartum Follow-up Care.

We aim to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality through education that addresses systemic and social inequities, strengthens the maternal and child health workforce, and builds a collaborative learning community to drive sustainable change.

In addition to our ECHO sessions we are excited to host a series of Community Chats on select Fridays from 12p-1pm. Community members, organizations, and families are encouraged to join the conversation.

Series Leaders

  • Julie Blumenfeld, DNP, CNM, IBCLC, FACNM, Program Director, Nurse Midwifery & Dual Women’s Health/Nurse Midwifery, Assistant Professor, Advance Practice Division, School of Nursing, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences 
  • Damali Campbell-Oparaji, MD, Medical Director of NJ Maternal Care Quality Collaborative, Associate Professor, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School   
  • Erica Goldblatt Hyatt, DSW, LCSW, MBE, Associate Professor of Professional Practice for Reproductive Justice, Rutgers School of Social Work, Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School  
  • Marie Kinsella, MS, MCHES, Director of Community Programs, Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey  
  • Brandie Wooding, MSN, BSN, RNC-OB, Nurse Consultant, NJ Maternal Care Quality Collaborative 

Learning Objectives

After participating in this ECHO, providers will be able to:

  • Explain the current maternal morbidity and mortality statistics in New Jersey and the factors contributing to disparities in maternal health outcomes. 
  • Develop strategies to reduce stigma and address the social determinants of health and their impact on maternal outcomes. 
  • Identify the top causes of pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths and evidence-based practices to prevent maternal death. 
  • Demonstrate skills for delivering patient-centered care and addressing the unique needs of pregnant people and new mothers in NJ.

Continuing Education Accreditation

To view the CE Accreditation for CME, CNE, and Social Work Credits, click here.

Additional Information

Information regarding New Jersey maternal mortality rate taken from the First Lady’s Nurture NJ Strategic Plan, to read more, click here.

This Rutgers Project ECHO is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $10,361,110.00 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.

Sessions

Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Hemorrhage
Tuesday • April 04, 2023
8:00 AM
- 9:00 AM
Team-Based Approach to Hemorrhage Management
Tuesday • April 18, 2023
8:00 AM
- 9:00 AM
Addressing Social Determinants of Maternal Health
Friday • April 28, 2023
12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
Preventing Postpartum Hemorrhage: Active Management of the Third Stage of Labor
Tuesday • May 02, 2023
8:00 AM
- 9:00 AM
Assessment and Management of Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Tuesday • May 16, 2023
8:00 AM
- 9:00 AM
Assessment and Management of Cardiac Disorders in Pregnancy
Tuesday • May 30, 2023
8:00 AM
- 9:00 AM
Postpartum Care and Follow-up for Cardiac and Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Tuesday • June 13, 2023
8:00 AM
- 9:00 AM
Implicit and Explicit Bias training for Healthcare Providers in Maternal Care: Improving Equitable Outcomes for Pregnant People in NJ
Tuesday • June 20, 2023
8:00 AM
- 9:00 AM
Addressing Intimate Partner Violence in Pregnancy
Tuesday • June 27, 2023
8:00 AM
- 9:00 AM
Recognition and Management of Substance Use Disorders in Pregnancy
Tuesday • July 11, 2023
8:00 AM
- 9:00 AM
LQBTQIA: Delivering Culturally Responsive Care in Pregnancy
Tuesday • July 25, 2023
8:00 AM
- 9:00 AM
The Importance of Early and Adequate Prenatal Care
Friday • July 28, 2023
12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
Management of Mental Health in Pregnancy
Tuesday • August 08, 2023
8:00 AM
- 9:00 AM
Importance of Interprofessional Collaboration in Maternal Health
Tuesday • August 22, 2023
8:00 AM
- 9:00 AM
Family Planning and Reproductive Health Services
Friday • August 25, 2023
12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
Trauma-Informed Care in Pregnancy
Tuesday • September 05, 2023
8:00 AM
- 9:00 AM
The Importance of Postpartum Follow-up Care in Improving Maternal Health Outcomes
Tuesday • September 19, 2023
8:00 AM
- 9:00 AM
Looking to the Future: Improving Maternal Health Outcomes in NJ & Beyond
Friday • September 22, 2023
12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM