The Louisiana Maternal Mortality Review Report compiles key findings and recommendations related to maternal mortality, including state- and national-level trends in maternal mortality, leading causes of and contributing factors to maternal deaths, and opportunities for prevention. Data sources include Louisiana Vital Records and Statistics, medical records, coroner reports, and findings from the Louisiana Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review (LA-PAMR) and a Maternal Mortality Review Committee made up of clinicians with obstetric expertise. The report includes comprehensive  recommendations for clinical-level systems changes to reduce maternal mortality in Louisiana.

Suggested Audience: physicians, hospitals, policy makers, public health agencies/organizations

This report summarizes findings from focus groups with African-American fathers in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport. Topics covered include:

• Parenting and participants’ relationships with their children
• Participants’ relationships with the mothers of their children
• Family planning and reproductive health
• Children’s health and safety

Suggested audience: public health organizations, program planners and funders, community-based organizations

This report provides an overview of the reproductive health needs of Louisiana residents and evaluates the reproductive health services offered through Parish Health Units and contract sites around the state. This needs assessment used both qualitative and quantitative methods, including a statewide client survey.

Suggested audience: healthcare providers, policymakers, public health agencies/organizations

The Louisiana Healthy Homes and Blood Lead Surveillance System’s 2016 report presents screening and prevalence data for elevated lead levels on a state and parish level. The report uses data collected from several private laboratories and statewide clinics. Records containing residential information were included if the child was between 6 months and 6 years of age, in order to determine if the child lived in Louisiana at the time of the test. Findings from this report help to support and guide outreach and prevention efforts, screening recommendations and resource allocation.

Suggested audience: public health agencies and partners, physicians

This report includes 2016 data about the lives of mothers before, during, and shortly after pregnancy. Data topics include: preconception health, family planning, prenatal care, breastfeeding, maternal stressors, maternity leave, infant health and care, and more.

Suggested Audience: public health agencies/organizations