Children are the foundation of the United States, and supporting them is a key component of building a successful future. However, millions of children face hea
By all indicators, the reproductive health of Americans has been deteriorating since 1980. Our nation is troubled by rates of teen pregnancies and newborn death
The author, a nurse-midwife and epidemiologist, brings together the myriad strands of history, culture, science, economics, and policy that have resulted in the
The delivery of high quality and equitable care for both mothers and newborns is complex and requires efforts across many sectors. The United States spends more