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Henry Ford Health paramedics visit vulnerable new mothers to help reduce pregnancy-related deaths
Paramedics in a mobile medical unit from Henry Ford Health are visiting new mothers at home to check their vitals as part of an initiative to help reduce pregnancy-related deaths across Michigan.
Study shows importance of vitamin D levels for infant health
A study by the Penn State Department of Nut
CDC: U.S. maternal mortality rate declined in 2023
The U.S. maternal mortality rate decreased to 18.6 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2023, down from 22.3 in 2022, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Federal Public Policy and Legislative Solutions for Improving Maternal Health Sept. 2024
At the federal level, several legislative initiatives specific to maternal mortality have been enacted. Several other initiatives have been introduced in Congress the last year.
Innovating Virus Care for Pediatric Patients
Hospitals across the country have found innovative ways to increase their capacity, improve care and take care of health care workers while treating COVID-19 patients throughout this pandemic.
Improving Maternity Care for Indigenous Populations
In this conversation, Tina Pattara-Lau, M.D., maternal and child health consultant with the Indian Health Service Office of Clinical and Preventive Services, and Johnna Nynas, M.D. obstetrics and gynecology specialist at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, explore common disparities and systemic barriers Indigenous people experience in pregnancy and postpartum.
Beyond Birth: The Social Needs of New Mothers With Ascension
American health care has come a long way over the years, but there is at least one glaring exception — maternal health.
Doulas: A Strategy to Address Maternal and Infant Health
The U.S. faces a growing health crisis, with maternal health falling alarmingly behind many other developed nations.
Beyond Birth: Understanding Perinatal Depression With UMass Memorial Health
In this episode, Tiffany Moore Simas, M.D., chair of obstetrics and gynecology at UMass Memorial Health, discusses the concerning prevalence of perinatal depression, and the options available to provide a lifeline for mothers.
Improving Maternal and Infant Services in Rural Iowa
Millions of women across the United States have no access to maternal health care, particularly in rural areas that lack obstetric services.