New Futures | Momnibus 2.0

New Hampshire moms continue to face large gaps in maternal health and wellness. Our state has one of the highest rates of depression and anxiety for new moms in the country, and behavioral health, including substance overdoses, is the leading cause of maternal mortality in New Hampshire. In the past two decades, 11 maternity departments in the state have closed, and Granite Staters continue to face threats to our already fragile maternal health ecosystem.

It is time for us to once again stand up to support our moms.

About the Bill

A bipartisan group of lawmakers from both the NH House and Senate have introduced Momnibus 2.0, a bill to support moms in the Granite State by:

Helping address maternal depression & anxiety

The bill would address the biggest drivers of maternal mortality by recommending that doctors screen for maternal depression and anxiety at moms’ health care appointments and at babies’ check-ups, ensure providers are equipped with the support they need to address maternal depression and reduce co-pays for pregnant and postpartum women that may be barriers to obtaining behavioral health care.

Filling gaps in maternal health care services and postpartum support

The bill will help identify regulatory burdens for independent birth centers and continue to train EMS providers in rural communities on labor and delivery emergencies.

Supporting moms after they give birth

The bill would expand access to home visits for new moms, pursue access to peer mental health support, and make sure moms can take unpaid time off work to attend postpartum visits.

This legislation will reduce maternal and postpartum deaths, support healthy babies in the Granite State, and lower costs for families and our health care system. We need you to show your support for Momnibus 2.0 by spreading the word and taking action.