CHC - Better Births Initiative (BBI) Program:

Many women face a higher risk of preterm birth and complications during pregnancy. In fact, one out of every 2,000 Black women die during childbirth, a rate roughly 2.7 times higher than the national average. By partnering with community-based organizations, the CHC BBI program improves access to reproductive health care, addresses social drivers of health, and strengthens support systems for expectant mothers. Proven Impact on Maternal Health Since launching in 2022, BBI has delivered measurable improvements in maternal health outcomes:

· Program participants carried pregnancies to full term at a rate of 91.2%, compared to 85.3% nationally for the program's target population – an improvement of approximately six percentage points.· The average delivery occurred at 38.5 weeks, with nearly all preterm births occurring in the moderate-to-late preterm range.· Participants experienced a 70% reduction in anxiety symptoms from intake to program completion.· The program has connected more than 360 mothers with trained doulas and comprehensive prenatal support.

Behind every statistic is a mother who deserved — and received — a safer, more supported journey into parenthood. BBI's results reflect what becomes possible when communities invest in the health and dignity of all expectant mothers. Every healthy birth is a testament to what care, partnership, and advocacy can achieve.