Louisiana launched Project M.O.M. to cut maternal overdose deaths by 80% in three years through expanded treatment and care for pregnant and postpartum women.

Louisiana has launched Project M.O.M., a statewide initiative targeting maternal overdose deaths, now the leading cause of pregnancy-related fatalities since 2018. The program, operating through 11 designated hospitals, aims to reduce substance abuse-related maternal deaths by 80% within three years by expanding screening, treatment, and care coordination for pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders. It emphasizes integrated care, medication for opioid use disorder, naloxone distribution, and support services to bridge gaps in emergency, prenatal, and long-term care.