Traumatic Births Research Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill would fund new research into how difficult or scary birth experiences affect the long-term mental health of mothers and their families.
• The government would give $1 million each year to states and tribal groups to study the link between serious health problems during birth and post-traumatic stress disorder.
• Researchers would be required to look at how these issues affect people of different races and ethnicities to see if some groups are struggling more than others.
• A special pilot program would compare how care from midwives differs from traditional hospital care when it comes to preventing birth trauma and supporting mental health.
• The goal is to help doctors and families understand the lasting impact of birth trauma so they can provide better support for new parents and babies.

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