How are PRAMS data used?
PRAMS provides data about pregnancy and the first few months after birth that are not available from other sources. These data can be used to identify groups of women and infants at high risk for health problems, to monitor changes in health status, and to measure progress towards goals in improving the health of mothers and infants. PRAMS data are used by state and local governments to plan and review programs and policies aimed at reducing health problems among mothers and babies. PRAMS data are used by MDPH to identify other agencies that have important contributions to make in planning maternal and infant health programs and to develop partnerships with those agencies.
