Initiatives

Respectful Care National Guidance

Respectful Care Resources

ACOG Committee Opinion 729: Importance of Social Determinants of Health and Cultural Awareness in the Delivery of Reproductive Health Care (January, 2018)
ACOG Committee Opinion 825: Caring for Patients Who Have Experienced Trauma (April, 2021)
ACOG Commitment to Changing the Culture of Medicine and Eliminating Racial Disparities in Women's Health Outcomes
Joint Statement Obstetrics and Gynecology: Collective Action Addressing Racism (August, 2020)
Centers for American Progress: Eliminating Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Mortality A Comprehensive Policy Blueprint (May, 2019)
ACOG Committee 736: Optimizing Postpartum Care (May, 2018)
CDC Vital Signs: Many Women Report Mistreatment During Pregnancy and Delivery (September, 2023)
Full MMWR Vital Signs Report: Maternity care experiences — United States, April 2023 (September, 2023)