Authorizes research on traumatic birth experiences and post-traumatic stress disorder impacts on mothers, infants, and families.

The Traumatic Births Research Act of 2026 amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize research on the impacts of traumatic birth experiences and post-traumatic stress disorder on mothers, infants, and families. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct or support research on these impacts, disaggregating findings by race and ethnicity. The bill also establishes a pilot project to study midwife-driven care models' effects on traumatic birth experiences and maternal mental health outcomes.

Authorizes research on traumatic birth experiences and post-traumatic stress disorder impacts on mothers, infants, and families.

The Traumatic Births Research Act of 2026 amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize research on the impacts of traumatic birth experiences and post-traumatic stress disorder on mothers, infants, and families. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct or support research on these impacts, disaggregating findings by race and ethnicity. The bill also establishes a pilot project to study midwife-driven care models' effects on traumatic birth experiences and maternal mental health outcomes.