Considerations for Maternal Child Health Policies and Public Health Emergencies

Access to care for pregnant people, neonates, and infants can be interrupted during emergencies, including natural disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, and floods This report discusses how public health officials can mitigate the impact of disease outbreaks on pregnant people, neonates, and infants through a variety of policies, including policies related to preparing for, responding to, and recovering from a public health emergency.