This report presents key perspectives and lessons learned along with policy recommendations for state and federal-level actions that center the work of doulas and midwives in addressing the nation's maternal health crisis. These lessons and recom- mendations are particularly crucial now to support birthing people amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

This toolkit is intended specifically for reproductive health, rights, and justice advocates who want to gain and further their understanding of repro* issues within an LGBTQ context. There is also an updated (2019) mini-toolkit

This toolkit is intended specifically for reproductive health, rights, and justice advocates who want to gain and further their understanding of repro* issues within an LGBTQ context. There is also an updated (2019) mini-toolkit

The Black Mamas Matter toolkit is a resource for advocates who are concerned about the health and well-being of black women and girls. It takes a human rights based approach to maternal health, identifying the rights of pregnant and birthing parents and the corresponding role of government to ensure safe and respectful maternal health care for all.

This racial equity tip sheet is a narrative with tips on how to not blame the victim of disparate racial equity outcomes. This two page Tip Sheet has the full title of HOW CAN WE AVOID "BLAMING THE VICTIM" When We Present Information on Poor Outcomes for Different Racial, Ethnic, Language or Immigrant Groups in our Community? It offers alternative methods of presenting comparative data about populations in a way that does not leave the reader thinking the individuals of focus are the reason for the disparate outcomes, rather than reasons related to institutional and structural racism.

This research toolkit contains than thirty articles on are included on maternal mortality and severe morbidity and the related causes for Black women in the U.S. Articles reflect research dating to 2016 through 2020. This toolkit of research offers information that helps to better understand the issues of maternal morbidity and mortality in America and actions recommended for change. Research authors vary.

Government Alliance on Race & Equity (GARE) published this toolkit to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all. This is a joint project of Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society and Center for Social Inclusion. It was updated in December 2016.

This resource guide was published in 2017 by the Government Alliance on Race & Equity, with author Erika Bernabei.

This on-line resource guide was published by the National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ) in 2019. It is a tool for recognizing and addressing implicit bias. It offers steps that can be taken to minimize bias; has a Q & A with health experts; and offers stories of how bias has affected individuals. bias has affected individuals.