The Navajo Nation is recognizing April 18, 2026, as Maternal Health Awareness Day, drawing attention to the importance of maternal health before, during, and after pregnancy. The proclamation notes that most maternal deaths are preventable and that Native women face disproportionately higher risks of pregnancy-related complications. Leaders are calling for expanded access to prenatal and postpartum care, telehealth services, culturally grounded support programs, and investments in the maternal health workforce to improve outcomes for mothers and infants across the Navajo Nation.
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