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New Jersey Makes Progress in Reducing Unnecessary Cesarean Deliveries and Supporting Maternal Health

About the Nurture NJ Evaluation

The Nurture NJ initiative is New Jersey’s effort to improve maternal health by ensuring equity in maternal and infant health outcomes, and to reduce overall maternal and infant mortality and morbidity throughout New Jersey.

Under the leadership of Dr. Leslie M. Kantor, Professor and Chair of the Department of Urban-Global Public Health, we have partnered with the State of New Jersey to capture the full scope of Nurture NJ and evaluate its progress towards its mission and goals.



    

Latest News from the Nurture NJ Evaluation Team

New Jersey Makes Progress in Reducing Unnecessary Cesarean Deliveries and Supporting Maternal Health

Original Story in Rutgers Today by Nakaysha Gonzalez, MPH Researchers with the Rutgers School of Public Health found that New Jersey reduced low-risk Cesarean deliveries, bringing it closer to meeting … Read More

Backed by Science and Evidence, New Jersey’s Actions Aim to Advance Maternal Health

Original Story in Rutgers Today | by Michelle Edelstein, MPH Rutgers School of Public Health evaluates policies to improve maternal and child health in New Jersey Nurture NJ is the state’s … Read More

Rutgers Public Health Research Illustrates Rise in Use of Paid Family Leave in New Jersey

Original Story in Rutgers Today | Written By: Michelle Edelstein, MPH The number of eligible claims and the duration of leave taken increased among both women and men following a … Read More

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Nurture NJ Evaluation in the News: Progress in Reducing the Low-Risk Cesarean Birth Rate in New Jersey

Dr. Slawa Rokicki, a member of the evaluation team, was interviewed by NJ Spotlight News on June 24, 2025 about the progress in reducing the low-risk Cesarean birth rate in New Jersey. The findings are part of the evaluation of Nurture NJ.

Nurture NJ Evaluation Publications

Explore and download each of the Nuture NJ Evaluation publications below.