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In Massachusetts, excessive out-of-pocket health care costs can put essential prenatal, labor and delivery, postpartum, and miscarriage management care out of reach to those who need it. This is why the Medical Society is proud to support An Act Ensuring Access to Full Spectrum Pregnancy Care, which would address these climbing costs by requiring insurers to cover the full spectrum of pregnancy care – from prenatal to delivery to postpartum – with no financial burden on patients. https://ow.ly/KyGh50QzoFm https://ow.ly/VFnq50QzoFl

Did you know that Arkansas has some of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the country? Many women face challenges like limited access to prenatal care and support during pregnancy. 🤰🏽 It's crucial to educate ourselves and raise awareness to improve maternal health outcomes. Knowledge is power, and by spreading awareness, we can advocate for better healthcare policies and support for all mothers. 💪🏾👶🏽 👉🏾 Learn more about the state of maternal healthcare in Arkansas and what policy measures can be taken. https://lnkd.in/g9f5Xuq7.

Hypertension affects almost 20% of women of reproductive age. It’s vital for health care professionals to have the latest information about maternal heart health. Explore the Hypertension in Pregnancy Change Package, developed by several healthcare organizations including NPWH, to learn best practices. The package presents an evidence-informed listing of process improvements with accompanying tools and resources that outpatient clinicians and care team members can implement as they provide care to pregnant and postpartum women and women of reproductive age with a focus on early identification, optimal management, and prevention of complications of hypertension in pregnancy. Read more: https://bit.ly/4aHXuGB #maternalhealth #hypertension

Hypertension affects almost 20% of women of reproductive age. It’s vital for health care professionals to have the latest information about maternal heart health. Explore the Hypertension in Pregnancy Change Package, developed by several healthcare organizations including NPWH, to learn best practices. The package presents an evidence-informed listing of process improvements with accompanying tools and resources that outpatient clinicians and care team members can implement as they provide care to pregnant and postpartum women and women of reproductive age with a focus on early identification, optimal management, and prevention of complications of hypertension in pregnancy. Read more: https://bit.ly/4aHXuGB #maternalhealth #hypertension

While pregnancy and birth are experiences often associated with excitement and joy, our 2nd annual State of Maternal Health in America Report highlights that this journey is often overshadowed by lack of education, poor peri- and postpartum care. In this report we explore 8 main themes, including: safety of giving birth in the U.S., access to care, maternity leave, health issues during the pregnancy journey, patient education/standards of practice, care ratings, fourth trimester care, and improving the patient experience. Discover key insights now: https://bit.ly/4cdvXgX

Did you know that a person’s pregnancy journey continues after delivery? The postpartum period is a critical chapter in the maternal health journey, impacting women’s health, well-being, and overall experience. Despite its importance, it often remains overlooked and overshadowed by the focus on the 40-week clinical journey. In our new report 🌟Postpartum Care: Insights, Experiences, and Bright Spots 🌟 we highlight the need for greater support during the postpartum period, a time when many women feel their care from health care providers diminishes significantly. Instead, our 100 weeks framework offers a comprehensive view of the maternal health journey, capturing the highs, lows, stressors, barriers, and supports women experience from pre-pregnancy to one year postpartum. Learn more about these and other programs making a difference in postpartum care by visiting our Maternal & Child Health Care Resources Hub. We can improve the postpartum experience and maternal health outcomes overall. 💪 #MaternalHealth #PostpartumCare #USofCare Check out our report in the comments ⤵️

In the United States, Black women are 3+ times more likely than White women to die from childbirth or pregnancy-related complications. Learn what The National Institutes of Health is doing to reduce disparities in maternal morbidity and mortality through its Implementing a Maternal health and PRegnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone (IMPROVE) initiative at https://go.nih.gov/XfQ31OL. #NIH_IMPROVE #BMHW24 #BMHW2024 #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #MaternalHealthNICHD

Health care professionals: Hypertension in pregnancy is a leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths. You play a critical role in eliminating preventable pregnancy-related death. This Heart Month and beyond, take steps to provide better communication and a space where your pregnant patients feel understood and valued. https://bit.ly/48WJ9p3

Navigating pregnancy comes with its unique set of considerations, and urinary tract infections (UTIs) can quietly emerge on this journey. It's more common than we might think, affecting many expectant mothers.    Amid the glow of anticipation, it's crucial to foster open conversations about the realities women face during this transformative time. UTIs, though not uncommon, can be managed effectively with guidance from healthcare providers    For personalized care and support, consult the experts at Polaris Healthcare.    #PregnancyHealth #MaternalWellness #UTIManagement #PregnancyJourney #ExpectantMother #PolarisHealthcare 

Anti-abortion centers — often called “crisis pregnancy centers” — may look like medical facilities, but they don’t offer comprehensive reproductive health care. Avoid anti-abortion centers and get trusted care instead. Learn more: mass.gov/GetTrustedCare. [Image: Two people facing forward with concern, along with DPH logo and text: Avoid Anti-Abortion Centers.]