Rutgers Study Identifies Persistent Racial Inequities in New Jersey Maternal Care Despite Significant Policy Investments

Rutgers researchers find that Black and Latina mothers in NJ still face barriers like discrimination and high costs despite new Nurture NJ health policies.

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Published: Mar 11, 2026, 5:52 AM EDT

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1. HEADLINE

Rutgers Study Identifies Persistent Racial Inequities in New Jersey Maternal Care Despite Significant Policy Investments

2. SUMMARY

A community-led research project involving nearly 100 Black and Latina mothers in New Jersey indicates that while prenatal care is generally accessible, systemic barriers like discrimination and high indirect costs remain. The study evaluate the Nurture NJ initiative, finding that social support and doula services are effective but access remains uneven across different geographic and socioeconomic groups.

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