得克萨斯州在孕产妇保健方面得分为D,尽管取得了一些进展,但早产和种族差距很大。 Texas scored a D in maternal health, with high preterm births and racial disparities, despite some progress.

得克萨斯州在Dimes' 2024年3月收到一份D级母婴健康报告,预产期出生率为11.1%,高于全国平均水平,还有明显的种族差异,特别是在黑人母亲之间。 Texas received a D on the March of Dimes' 2024 maternal and infant health report, with a preterm birth rate of 11.1%, above the national average, and stark racial disparities, especially among Black mothers. 近23%的母亲在5个月或5个月以后开始产前护理,妨碍早期干预。 Nearly 23% of mothers started prenatal care in the fifth month or later, hindering early intervention. 虽然德克萨斯州在严重孕产妇发病率方面的表现高于全国平均水平,可能由于医疗补助覆盖面扩大,结果仍然存在差距。 While Texas outperformed the national average in severe maternal morbidity, likely due to expanded Medicaid coverage, disparities in outcomes persist. 北得克萨斯州一个新的2 500万美元区域倡议旨在通过数据共享和有针对性的干预措施,包括处理产后心脏病和改善获得护理的机会,减少孕产妇并发症。 A new $25 million regional initiative in North Texas aims to reduce maternal complications through data sharing and targeted interventions, including addressing postpartum heart disease and improving access to care.