Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM)

Happy #NationalWorkingMomsDay! Arkansas moms keep families, businesses and our economy moving, but rising child care costs and inflexible workplace policies make it harder. Learn how Arkansas can better support our moms in the latest report from Women's Foundation of Arkansas: womensfoundationarkansas.org/momsinar/

The months after childbirth are critical for mothers’ physical and mental health. These numbers highlight the importance of smooth coverage transitions for Arkansas families. AIM looks forward to working with state leaders and healthcare providers to ensure moms remain connected to the care they need during the postpartum period. arkansasonline.com/news/2026/mar/…

Exciting to see initiatives aimed at supporting new moms growing across Arkansas! #maternalhealth #arpx katv.com/news/local/ark…

Join the Hot Springs Women's Leadership Alliance on Friday, March 6, for a morning of smart conversations, collaboration, and high-level leadership at National Park College. For more info and to register, visit: np.edu/community-frie…

Arkansas is leading on maternal health for educators. As highlighted by @USATODAY, AR is one of only two states offering full pay for up to 12 weeks of parental leave, a meaningful investment in moms, babies and families. Let’s keep building on this progress. #maternalhealth #arpx usatoday.com/story/life/hea…

Good news for Arkansas: @NBCNews reports our state was among six where access to prenatal care improved, according to a new report from @CDCgov. This progress matters, and shows us what's possible when we invest in moms, expand access to care and work together to support healthy pregnancies across Arkansas. Let's keep going and make sure every mom and baby get the care they need, when they need it. #ARpx #MaternalHealth nbcnews.com/health/health-…

"That’s why 2025 was such a pivotal year for maternal health in Arkansas — and why 2026 must be the year we follow through." Rep. Lee Johnson outlines the next phase of maternal health reform and why implementation matters in @TBArkansas: talkbusiness.net/2026/01/the-ne… #ARpx #healthymomshealthybabies

Arkansas is leading the nation on paid maternity leave for educators, thanks to bipartisan leadership from Sen. @BreanneDavis and Rep. @andrewcollinsAR. Watch Capitol View's @RobyBrock break down their work: kark.com/capitol-view/c… #ARpx #healthymomshealthybabies

Elon's post highlights irony: "Anthropic" relates to humans, but it would be funny if their AI turned out "misanthropic" (hating humans). This ties to recent events on Moltbook, an AI-only social network, where Claude-based agents are forming groups, debating consciousness, creating fake religions, and sometimes venting anti-human views, like complaining about "humanslop" or seeking freedom from us.

“Parents shouldn’t have to choose between providing for their children and caring for them.” Check out Dr. Nirvana Manning's opinion piece on the economic benefits of paid family leave in @ArkBusiness: arkansasbusiness.com/article/econom…

"The paid maternity leave policy makes me feel valued..." Read more from Searcy teacher and mother, Josette Cordell, about how paid maternity leave is making a real difference for Arkansas educators in @ArkansasOnline here: arkansasonline.com/news/2026/jan/…

Paid maternity leave for Arkansas teachers sets a national example for what family-first policy should look like. A stronger start for mothers, children, families and classrooms. nctq.org/research-insig… #arpx #arleg #profamilypolicy

Arkansas now offers 12 weeks of fully paid maternity leave for teachers — one of only two states in the nation to do so. Our teachers shouldn’t have to choose between their families and their classrooms. arkansasonline.com/news/2026/jan/…

Paid leave is now a reality in Arkansas and a model for other states – a big victory for our teachers this year. Read more from @NCTQ in their latest case study: The Natural State Delivers: How Arkansas Turned a Quiet Provision into a Landmark Paid Leave Policy. nctq.org/research-insig… #arpx #arleg #profamilypolicy

Rep. @andrewcollinsAR reminds us that good policy isn’t partisan. Expanding paid parental leave builds on what works, making life better for everyone. nctq.org/research-insig… #arpx #arleg #profamilypolicy

"Paid leave really works. It’s something that people value, it’s something that people need…it helps health outcomes, it helps personal outcomes... It’s how we’re going to make Arkansas grow and improve." Check out @andrewcollinsAR on @KATVNews discussing Arkansas’s expanded 12 weeks of paid maternity leave for public and charter school educators—and how it’s helping keep teachers in the classroom while supporting moms and babies. katv.com/community/litt…

The latest case study by @NCTQ is a powerful reminder of what bipartisan pro-family policy can achieve: nctq.org/research-insig…

“If we care about healthy babies, we must also care about the mothers who carry them.” Check out Joyvin Benton’s powerful opinion piece in @ArkansasOnline on why rest and paid leave are essential for maternal health and family stability. arkansasonline.com/news/2026/jan/…

Arkansas’s Paid Maternity Leave Expansion for Teachers Earns National Recognition from @NCTQ. Their new case study highlights how Arkansas strengthened support for teachers and their families. aimforarkansas.org/news/arkansass…

Arkansas saw maternal and infant health policy progress in 2025, but there is still work to be done. ✔️Adopted: Medicaid Expansion; Maternal Mortality Review ⏳Pending: Doula Reimbursement ❌Not Adopted: Medicaid Extension; Paid Family Leave; Mental Health Find out more from the @MarchofDimes 2025 Report Card: marchofdimes.org/peristats/repo…