DHMIC Resource Center

The Black Maternal Health infographic created by DHMIC shares the facts in Delaware. Raise awareness and display this infographic throughout your offices.

Healthy Women Healthy Babies (HWHB) health risk zone map of Delaware.

Pregnant women, girls, and new mothers (primarily ages 15 to 44) represent an at-risk population. This evaluation from Delaware Health and Social Services helps you understand the issues that impact them - such as mental and physical health, lifestyles and relationships, pregnancy prevention, financial stability, and father involvement - and reports on the outcomes of nearly 500 participants.

The data brief provides an overview of infant mortality rates (IMR) and its antecedent causes preterm births (PTB) and low birth weight (LBW) in Delaware using period linked birth and death certificate data from 2010-2017.

2023 Maternal & Child Death Review Commission Annual Report

2023 Maternal & Child Death Review Commission Annual Report Data Addendum

This data brief provides an overview of reproductive health among Delaware women of childbearing, ages 15 to 44 years.

This data brief provides an overview of the health care visits of enrolled school children in Delaware’s School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs).

ACOG is a national and state professional organization for gynecologists and obstetricians focusing of the care of women before, during, and after pregnancy. Read the publications and stay up-to-date with the latest care information.

In 2018, ACOG redesigned the guidelines for postpartum care to be an ongoing process rather than a single encounter. The ongoing process includes assessment of chronic health conditions, mental well-being, birth spacing and more. Learn more about the guidelines and best practices.

AMCHP is a national resource, partner, and advocate for state public health leaders and others working to improve the health of women, children, youth and families, including those with special health care needs. Learn more about Title V and the policy and advocacy AMCHP supports.

AWHONN is a national and state organization that provides professional and consumer resources about the care of women, pregnant women, and infants.

Waiting at least 18 months between giving birth and getting pregnant again benefits mom, baby and family. We offer tools and materials that make it easy for you to educate your patients and clients about birth spacing. There are four toolkit items available for download and a brochure available for download or order.

Their mission is to enhance the well being of our community through education and the promotion of public health. They offer professional and lay education, partnerships, advocacy efforts and more. Learn more about the association and its programs.

The Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCADV) is a statewide, nonprofit coalition of agencies and individuals working to stop domestic violence. Get involved today.

DFFC is an organization committed to father involvement and effective co-parenting which is turn provides positive outcome for Delaware children and communities. Learn more about the coalition and how you can get involved.

UD's Healthy Communities program strives to improve the health and well-being of Delaware residents, especially those living in communities that experience social and economic disadvantages. Connect, build, engage, and inform with Healthy Communities mission.

Everything you need to know to prevent, test, and treat chronic diseases - all in one place. Available in Spanish.

The Mental Health Association in Delaware promotes improved mental well being for all individuals and families in Delaware through education, support and advocacy. There are resources about mental wellness, suicide prevention, educational materials, support groups, and more.

NCBW advocates on behalf of black women and girls to gender equity in heath, education and economic empowerment. Learn more about the coalition's initiatives and how to get involved.

Being a dad is a special role. Read tips, watch videos, and get involved with other strong and supportive fathers.

The Office of Minority Health is a national resource of information about promoting equity. Learn about the origins of the Preconception Peer Education program, current policy and data and the resource library.

The Delaware chapter is dedicated to helping those suffering from perinatal mood disorders. Their mission is to promote awareness, education, prevention, and treatment of perinatal mental health issues affecting mothers, their families, and support systems in all areas of Delaware.

The goal of prepregnancy care is to reduce the risk of adverse health effects for the woman, fetus, and neonate by working with the woman to optimize health, address modifiable risk factors, and provide education about healthy pregnancy. Read the article and recommendations for preconception health measures.

Keep kids safe with these resources. The site includes safety plans by age and risk. There are tools for parents, safety professionals and educators.

The Delaware Safe Sleep campaign provides tips, resources, opinions, and social media resources for families, health care providers, and community leaders. Save lives and help make sure that ALL of Delaware's babies thrive!

Stand By Me offers free one-on-one support to Delawareans who want to understand more about their money, make good financial decisions, and achieve financial goals. Learn more about the program.

View the resources and programs on maternal and infant health. There are patient education materials, resources for practices, and news that are updated frequently.