https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/maternal-health-prenatal-care Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Maternal health and prenatal care - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.ihi.org/library/blog/5-lessons-rural-maternal-care-providers-want-you-know Offers recommendations and highlights rural assets for maternal healthcare, based on insights from leaders of 3 rural Iowa hospitals. Discusses upskilling and training the workforce, adapting guidelines, driving change, provider-patient relationships, and professional networking. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38880 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2026/08/01/rural-virginia-ems-crews-train-for-roadside-deliveries-as-labor-delivery-units-close/ Rural emergency management service crews in Virginia have received training for delivering babies on roadsides. There have been recent increases in roadside deliveries following closure of rural labor and delivery departments in some hospitals. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38840 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://wyofile.com/it-isnt-sustainable-casper-ob-gyn-struggles-amid-maternity-care-shortage/ Describes obstetrical and gynecological workforce shortages in Wyoming. Discusses the impact of the shortages on provider burnout, availability of routine maternal healthcare, recruiting and retention in rural and other communities, and clinic finances. Discusses the focus on maternity care in Wyoming's Rural Health Transformation Program plan. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38815 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.wesanews.org/health-science-tech/2026-07-21/rural-pennsylvania-pediatrician-postpartum-care Describes a postpartum care initiative in a rural Pennsylvania town aiming to support new mothers and increase breastfeeding rates. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38789 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/10/2026-13911/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-collection-public-comment-request-information Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) seeking comments on an information collection request titled "Healthy Start Evaluation and Quality Improvement, OMB No. 0915-0338—Revision." Proposed revisions include changes to clarifying instructions, updating response options to replace obsolete categories, separating response options to better reflect current program priorities, and adding fields to capture the month of infant birth and/or death. Comments are due by September 8, 2026. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38753 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.fox13news.com/news/usf-health-brings-emergency-pregnancy-training-rural-florida-without-maternal-care Describes a maternal care training program for emergency responders and hospital staff in rural Florida where maternal care is limited. The training includes simulations of emergency scenarios, preparing the trainees to handle critical issues to allow for safe patient transfers to specialty care. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38729 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hrsa.gov/about/news/press-releases/hrsa-releases-new-miechv-data Highlights the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV) from the Health Resources and Services Administration. Discusses new data showing an increase in access for rural counties across the country. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38683 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://arkansasadvocate.com/2026/06/22/drive-time-to-arkansas-hospitals-for-labor-and-delivery-getting-longer-report-shows/ Highlights new data showing increasing drive times to labor and delivery services for rural Arkansans. Discusses labor and delivery department closures in the state and how the population distribution makes offering the service challenging. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38677 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://news.uams.edu/2026/06/15/new-rural-health-hub-connects-arkansans-to-healthcare-resources-opportunities/ Describes a new website highlighting the services offered by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences related to rural healthcare, education, and social safety net programs. Discusses how those programs increase access to healthcare, improve maternal and infant health, support the healthcare workforce, and make use of community health workers. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38657 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500