At MDR, we conduct research that informs policies and programs designed to improve the health and well-being of birthing parents, infants, and young children. Our work helps public health leaders, healthcare providers, and community organizations understand the needs of families and design strategies that support healthy pregnancies, safe deliveries, and thriving early childhood development.
Why Maternal and Child Health Research Matters
The early stages of life—from pregnancy through the first years of childhood—are foundational to long-term health and development. Yet many families face barriers to accessing the care and support they need during this critical time. Our research helps answer questions like:
- How can we reduce disparities in birth outcomes?
- What supports help parents and caregivers thrive?
- Where can programs expand access to prenatal, postpartum, and pediatric care?
By identifying challenges and highlighting effective solutions, our work empowers decisionmakers to create systems that are more equitable, responsive, and impactful.
Evidence-Based Insight, Grounded in Experience
MDR brings decades of experience in maternal and child health research, from administering large-scale surveys like PRAMS to conducting qualitative studies with new parents and providers. We tailor each research effort to your goals, combining rigorous methods with sensitivity to the lived experiences of the populations we serve.
Our services include:
- Population-based surveys
- Evaluation of maternal and infant health programs
- Community needs assessments
- Research on access to prenatal, postpartum, and pediatric services
- Analysis of outcomes related to birth equity, breastfeeding, mental health, and more
Centering Equity in Every Step
We recognize that social and structural factors, including income and housing to racism and language barriers, play a significant role in maternal and child health. Our work is grounded in a commitment to health equity and informed by community perspectives to ensure the solutions we support are meaningful, sustainable, and just.
Partner with MDR to explore how data, research, and community insight can strengthen maternal and child health systems where they’re needed most.
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