maternal health

A "significant" equity issue remains in the Garden State, according to Advocates for Children of New Jersey, with about a third (32%) of Black and Hispanic babies being raised in poverty, compared to only 6% of whites.

An analysis of more than 1 million birth records throughout New Jersey has determined that mothers may have a better shot at remaining healthy during and after the labor and delivery process in towns that spend more money on certain services.

New Jersey joins Oregon as the only states with universal newborn home visitation programs. The first visit will happen within two weeks of birth.