“Thriving PA supports access to comprehensive maternal health care services that meet individual physical and mental health needs.
“Restricting access to reproductive health care will deepen inequities and increase maternal morbidity and mortality rates. Between 2013 and 2018, pregnancy-associated deaths increased by 21%, with Black women accounting for 23% of all pregnancy-associated deaths.
“We will continue working to ensure each birthing person in Pennsylvania has equitable access to comprehensive quality health and nutrition supports.”