On December 17, Governor Glenn Youngkin unveiled new initiatives to build on the Administration’s ongoing efforts to strengthen maternal health in the Commonwealth focused around three key pillars: improving data, expanding targeted high-quality care, and increasing awareness. 

EMPORIA INDEPENDENT MESSENGER: Gov. Youngkin unveils key additions to ongoing efforts that support Virginia moms and improve maternal health outcomes

“When we started on our journey, we knew that we needed to approach the problem in a new way, our overall guiding principle was this: We will see every mother and work collectively to provide the care she needs to deliver a healthy, thriving baby,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “Today, we are going further on all three of our key pillars to ensure mothers have the resources they need during pregnancy, during birth, and postpartum.”  

RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH: Youngkin announces new maternal health initiatives, budget proposals

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a series of maternal health initiatives Tuesday aimed at improving outcomes for mothers and babies across Virginia, including $4 million in proposed budget amendments. The news conference offered another preview of the budget proposal he will unveil Wednesday for legislators to consider in January and February when they amend the existing two-year spending plan.

WVEC: Youngkin introduces new initiatives to address maternal health in the Commonwealth

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced several investments the state will make to advance maternal health -- from prenatal to postpartum services -- at an event in Richmond on Tuesday. The initiatives hope to target three pillars: improving data, expanding care and increasing awareness.

THE HENRICO CITIZEN: Youngkin announces initiatives aimed at improving maternal health outcomes

One major component of the plan involves legislation to implement "safety bundles" in hospitals and emergency departments. These bundles are standardized protocols for obstetric care, designed to improve recognition and response to urgent maternal warning signs, including cardiac conditions.

WWBT: Youngkin outlines budget proposals for maternal health in the Commonwealth

Governor Glenn Youngkin is taking actions that could help mothers in the Commonwealth. The governor plans to include proposals focusing on maternal health in his budget. One piece of this will include an educational campaign alerting women to the warning signs for pregnancy-related issues.

VIRGINIA MERCURY: Youngkin unveils plan to improve maternal health in Virginia

Both women joined Youngkin who wants to invest $2.5 million in perinatal health hub pilot programs, $1 million to expand support for doulas and community health workers in local health districts, $500,000 for a public awareness campaign on life-threatening pregnancy complications, and additional funding for OB-GYN and psychiatric medical residencies in the state. The proposals are part of Youngkin’s broader budget request, which he will present to the state legislature’s finance committees on Wednesday.