Aurora Health Care is dedicated to addressing the alarming rates of maternal and infant mortality among Black and Hispanic mothers and babies in Wisconsin. Recognizing the need for targeted interventions, the focus is on reducing disparities in key areas: lowering c-section rates, addressing pregnancy-related blood pressure disorders, and improving the timely identification and response to severe maternal hemorrhage. 
 
Understanding that maternal and infant care extends beyond hospital walls, Aurora hospitals have partnered with Feeding America to launch the Nurturing Collaborative: Integrating Nutrition and Wellness for Healthy Birth Outcomes. This initiative provides monthly boxes of healthy food and infant formula to pregnant parents, newborns, and children up to one year old in Milwaukee, ensuring that families have the nutrition they need for healthy pregnancies and early childhood development. 
 
In addition, Aurora Family Services offers vital support through Safe Mom Safe Baby and Safe Home Environment programs. These programs provide resources and assistance to mothers who are victims of domestic violence, helping them secure safe home environments where they and their babies can live and thrive.
 
By addressing both the medical and social drivers of health, Aurora Health Care is committed to improving outcomes for its most vulnerable populations, ensuring that all mothers and babies in here have the opportunity for healthy lives.