5/05/2023: The State of Maternity Care and Digital Health

In the news, Maternal Mental Health Week puts a spotlight on an under-diagnosed and overlooked issue in the maternal health space. The industry considers how best to raise awareness and remove stigma around maternal mental health issues, while women share their personal struggles with mental health in pregnancy and postpartum. Plus, a new report gives much-needed insight into the mother's experience of the healthcare system, and what they expect from their maternity care. 

5/4, EurekAlert: Inaugural maternal mental health report cards released 

5/3, mHealthIntelligence: Telehealth Supports Maternal Mental Health, But No One-Size-Fits-All

5/3, CNN: A lonely struggle: Nine mothers around the world share the mental health challenges they faced during ‘the happiest time of their lives.’

5/3, CBS: World Maternal Mental Health Day raises awareness about experiences during and after pregnancy

5/2, Forbes: Employers Can Benefit By Taking Maternal Mental Health Seriously, Research Shows

5/2, Vox: A leading cause of maternal mortality is something few moms worry about

5/1, Modern Healthcare: Health systems nervous as Medicaid redeterminations threaten shaky bottom lines

Motherly: 2023 State of Motherhood Report

From Babyscripts,

5/3: Babyscripts Welcomes New Executive VP of Revenue, Andrew Reeve