DENVER — Leaders of the Colorado Chapter for the Naloxone Project have some promising news when it comes to a difficult topic — saving moms from overdosing.

Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose. The Naloxone Project launched a pilot program about three ago, focused on getting naloxone kits to new moms and their families before leaving the hospital.

Fast forward to today, and they are now getting some encouraging news.

The maternal mortality prevention program saw maternal overdose deaths drop from 20 in 2022 to 8 in 2023 — a 60% decrease, according to a spokesperson.

Maternal overdose deaths happen during pregnancy or the year following the end of that pregnancy. The maternal mortality prevention program is designed to help someone facing addiction, a new mom prescribed pain medic

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