Maternal Health Support for Texas Mothers
Help & Resources for Pregnant and Postpartum Mothers in Texas
Start here if you’re looking for help today.
Save Texas Moms is a trusted starting point for pregnant and postpartum mothers in Texas, connecting families to food, housing, diapers, and health resources across the state.
Remember to look for urgent maternal warning signs during pregnancy and for a year after delivery.
Let’s support all Texas moms NOW.
Find help for basic needs, diapers, maternal health information, and more—or learn about key maternal health issues affecting Texas families:
Resources for moms
Resources for teen moms
Learn about maternal health in Texas
Every mother has the right to safe, accessible, and quality maternal healthcare regardless of race, age, socioeconomic status, insurance status, or location.
Improving the affordability, access, and quality of medical care for mothers before, during, and after pregnancy will reduce maternal deaths.
Our Maternal Health Resources section now makes it even easier for Texas mothers to find accurate, up-to-date information. From pregnancy and postpartum support to food, housing, and diaper assistance, you’ll now find everything you need! We are here for you.
our mission & why this matters
Our goal is to improve the
maternal health of all Texas mothers.
Moms need our help—single and married mothers, those living in rural and urban areas, and those seeking financial assistance. To support them all, we must protect and advance maternal healthcare through advocacy, education, and community building. And that’s what we continue to do with your support.
Mission Statement:
Our core belief is that every woman has the right to safe, equitable, and quality maternal healthcare across the state, regardless of race, age, socioeconomic status, insurance status, or location. Working together, we can eradicate the health and racial disparities that continue to be significant drivers of maternal mortality and morbidity in Texas and across the U.S.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Many Texas mothers struggle with limited access to hospitals, OB-GYNs, and midwives, especially in rural counties. Long travel distances, lack of transportation, high costs, and gaps in insurance coverage all make it harder to receive timely prenatal delivery and postpartum care.
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A maternity care desert is a county where there are no hospitals offering obstetric services and no OB-GYN or certified nurse-midwives available. In Texas, approximately half of counties qualify as maternity care deserts, leaving thousands of mothers without nearby, essential healthcare.
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Yes. Texas is among the states with the highest maternal mortality and morbidity rates in the nation. Texas mothers are more likely to experience pregnancy complications due to limited access to care, higher rates of chronic conditions, racial and economic disparities, and reduced postpartum Medicaid coverage.
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Policies around Medicaid expansion, postpartum care coverage, hospital funding, rural healthcare support, and maternal mortality review committees directly impact mothers. State laws on reproductive health, midwivery licensing, access to doula services, and telehealth also shape access to care across our state.
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You can support maternal health in Texas by advocating for better healthcare policies, volunteering with Save Texas Moms and other nonprofits addressing maternal health, and raising awareness about the unique challenges Texas mothers face in accessing safe, affordable care.
“Thank you again for your openness, partnership, and commitment to maternal and family well-being.”
— South CDC – Del Valle ISD Director
Texas Right Now: The Facts for Texas Moms
The challenges facing moms in rural and underserved Texas are urgent—and solvable. Below are the latest verified showing just how steep the mountain is.
20% of Texas women ages 19-64 were without health insurance in 2023. Since Texas is one of only 10 states that did not adopt the ACA Medicaid expansion, some uninsured women fall into a health “coverage gap” and are not eligible for assistance.*
*KFF estimates based on the 2023 American Community Survey; KFF, Status of State Medicaid Expansion Decisions, as of Nov. 12, 2024
27% of Texas women ages 18-44 in 2022 reported a time when they needed to see a doctor but could not due to cost, compared to 17% in the U.S.*
*The Commonwealth Fund, 2024 State Scorecard on Women’s Health and Reproductive Care, which ranked Texas worst in the nation
49% of Texas counties are classified as Maternity Care Deserts, higher than the 32.6% in the U.S.*
*March of Dimes, Where You Live Matters: Maternity Care Deserts and the Crisis of Access and Equity, 2024
Make an impact today
Our work in Texas: Statewide + Local Impact
Save Texas Moms improves maternal health across Texas, with a special focus on the state’s Maternity Care Deserts—communities where pregnant and postpartum mothers face long travel times, limited broadband access, and fewer healthcare resources.
One of our statewide priorities is The Mama Libraries, community-based, no-Internet-required maternal health resource hubs located in clinics, libraries, churches, and community centers throughout rural Texas.
We also continue our focus on underserved and rural families here in the Brazos Valley—our headquarters—and we would love your financial support in collecting diapers and baby supplies for the five Maternity Care Desert counties in the Brazos Valley: Madison, Grimes, Leon, Burleson, and Robertson.
Resources for Moms
Find the essential tools and information you need to support your journey through pregnancy and postpartum.
For Practitioners
Access tailored resources to help you enhance maternal care and deliver compassionate, effective support to your patients.
Share Your Story
Share or explore real pregnancy stories to inspire, connect, and empower women navigating their unique motherhood paths.
Every decision we make as an organization is shaped by our mission—and YOU.
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“With food stamp benefits being lost, our money that is typically used for diapers and wipes has went towards food cost.”
— Mother in Salado, TX
Thousands of Texas families face this same crisis each month as federal benefits shrink. Don’t let another mom make this impossible choice. Donate to a Diaper Bank near you.
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With Our Deepest Gratitude
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