10/12, FemTech World: Maternity ward closures surge across US as Medicaid cuts take effect
US maternity ward closures are accelerating nationwide as federal Medicaid funding cuts and work requirement policies take effect, threatening access to essential obstetric services and maternal health data tracking.
10/12, America's Health Rankings: 2026 Health of Women and Children Report
The 2026 Health of Women and Children Report highlights a decade of progress in infant mortality and reduced maternal smoking, contrasted by a 36% rise in severe maternal morbidity and a 34% increase in maternal mortality over similar periods.
10/15, Clinton Policy Institute: Maternal Health State Playbook
The newly launched Maternal Health State Playbook outlines actionable strategies for state leaders to combat the maternal health crisis, focusing on rebuilding healthcare infrastructure, expanding access to affordable care, and addressing root economic and social drivers of health equity.
10/19, The White House: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump Advance Women’s Health to Improve Outcomes in All Phases of Life
President Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the White House Women's Health Task Force and a dedicated NIH Women's Health Division to advance research, lower prescription costs, and accelerate clinical care across every phase of a woman's life.
From Babyscripts
10/1, O&G Open: Prenatal Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring and Detection of Chronic Hypertension
A study published in O&G Open this month evaluated MedStar’s Babyscripts-powered prenatal remote blood pressure monitoring program, beginning at the first prenatal visit. After matching 1,521 patients, remote monitoring was associated with:
68% higher odds of chronic hypertension diagnosis before 20 weeks
An 8.5% predicted diagnosis rate, compared with 5.2% under usual care
Earlier identification can enable timely, hypertension-specific management and shows how remote monitoring can help care teams detect maternal risk between visits.
10/20, PRWeb: Babyscripts and Kindbody Partner to Expand Digital Pregnancy and Postpartum Support
Babyscripts and Kindbody, a leading fertility and family-building benefits provider, are partnering to expand Kindbody's family-building experience with pregnancy and postpartum support, giving eligible Kindbody members access to KindPregnancy, a Kindbody-branded digital maternity experience powered by Babyscripts.