The representation gap – even more significant for women of color – poses a huge barrier to ensuring policies that support state-level abortion access WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 28, 2023 – In a newly released report, Democracy & Abortion...

Listening to Mothers in California
Listening to Mothers in California explores the views and experiences of childbearing women with an in-depth focus on maternity care. This is the first state-level Listening to Mothers survey and was adapted to California needs and opportunities, including current maternity care issues in the state and the distinctive population of birthing women. The report analyzes extensive, timely, previously unavailable data about women’s maternity care and postpartum experiences, views and outcomes.
Authors: Carol Sakala, Eugene R. Declercq, Jessica M. Turon, Maureen P. Corry
You can access the PDF version of the full survey report, including preface and appendices, here.