ATHENS, Ga., May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With Mother's Day right around the corner, the Georgia Maternal Health Task Force has announced its first ever "Top 10 Maternal Health Websites: Spring 2025" awards, recognizing trusted, local, high-quality resources for expecting and new parents, healthcare providers and health educators. The Georgia Maternal Health Task Force is a coalition of healthcare providers, public health experts, patient advocates and community leaders. It operates within HOPE for Georgia Moms, a federally funded initiative dedicated to improving maternal health outcomes within the state.

More than 40% of Georgia's counties lack maternity care facilities, and more than half of the state's counties do not have a practicing obstetrician. While not a substitute for clinical care, access to high-quality patient education resources on the internet can help improve overall health in communities where care is limited. According to one study, for example, the internet is an important source of information for 8 out of 10 pregnant women in their first trimester because it is easy to access and because women can learn from the experiences of others. Other studies suggest that expecting moms can use the internet to reduce anxiety or fear around unknown situations as well as improve informed decision-making.

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