Mission 

To improve the lives of patients during the perinatal phase and eliminate disparities in maternal morbidity & mortality, by using an equity perspective, to support birthing individuals within & around Hartford HealthCare.

Vision

The Maternal Health Equity Program will be a nationally recognized and respected program by serving as a model to improve and sustain the quality and safety of maternal health care and improving health outcomes for marginalized patients.

Charge

All staff will work to achieve an equitable perinatal experience to ensure all patients have access to the highest standards of care, using HHC values to achieve optimal maternal health outcomes.

Defining Moment - Doula

A person trained to support and offer emotional, informational, and physical comfort to a pregnant person during the perinatal phase.

In 2024, Maternal Health Equity received a grant from the Connecticut Health Foundation, to increase partnership with local independently practicing doulas. The goal of this program is to welcome a diversified workforce and support pregnant patients through the fostering of a receptive workspace that welcomes doulas and ultimately improves the experience of all patients.

Doula Informational Sheet (for providers)

Doula Informational Sheet (for patients)

• Breastfeeding Support
• Hartford Hospital Virtual Childbirth Center Tour
• Pregnancy & Childbirth Resources
• Stronger Families, Stronger Futures
• Women's Health Programs & Classes
• Financial Assistance
• Visitor Policy