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New Mexico

Pregnancy, birth and the first year in New Mexico, in 14 topics: from who runs maternal and child health to what happens at your newborn's screening.

State Maternal and Child Health Programs

State programs in New Mexico focused on perinatal care include

Families FIRST Program

Managed by the Public Health Division, Families FIRST provides case management services to assist clients in accessing medical, social, and educational resources necessary for positive pregnancy outcomes and the promotion of healthy infants and children in New Mexico.

Maternal Health Program

This program collaborates with various Department of Health programs, state agencies, and community partners to support access to care and equitable maternal health outcomes. Key responsibilities include:

  • Regulating, licensing, training, and supporting Certified Nurse Midwives and Licensed Midwives.
  • Managing the Maternal Mortality Review Committee.
  • Administering the Birthing Workforce Retention Fund.
  • Overseeing doula certification for Medicaid provider reimbursement.
  • Managing the Title V Perinatal High-Risk Fund.
  • Collaborating on the State Maternal Health Innovations Program and the Statewide Maternal Health Taskforce.

Improving Perinatal Health (IPH) ECHO Program

Offered twice monthly, this tele-mentoring program provides free continuing education credits to a diverse range of perinatal care providers. It brings together local and national content experts to conduct multidisciplinary case discussions and share real examples, aiming to improve perinatal outcomes in local communities.

Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program (PHBPP)

The PHBPP identifies pregnant individuals with hepatitis B and provides case management services to protect their babies from infection. It collaborates with laboratories, healthcare providers, community health organizations, and hospitals to ensure timely screening, reporting, and preventive treatment for newborns.

Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP)

NFP is a nonprofit organization operating in the United States, including New Mexico, that connects first-time pregnant mothers with registered nurses. These nurses provide home visits until the child's second birthday, aiming to improve prenatal outcomes, child health and development, and the family's economic self-sufficiency.

These programs collectively aim to enhance perinatal health outcomes by offering comprehensive care and support to New Mexico's mothers and infants.

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