Results of a global maternity study highlight a concerning trend, as most women surveyed say they had not been tested for cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, or sexually transmitted diseases in the past 12 months. The U.S. maternity care industry is actively addressing these issues with calls for increased assessment of various risks across the prenatal and postpartum time period. Several pieces highlight the importance of empowering parents in the maternity care journey for better outcomes, and a study from the AMA shows the home monitoring is extremely effective for increased adherence to BP control.
5/23, Today: Mom, 32, Details Signs of Preeclampsia That Doctors Dismissed
5/23, The Hill: To improve maternal and child health, include fathers.
5/16, AMA: Home monitoring boosts postpartum BP control by 43%
5/15, BioSpace: Labcorp Introduces First Trimester Screening Test to Assess Preeclampsia Risk during Pregnancy
5/15, Science Daily: Infertility treatment doubles the risk of postpartum heart disease
5/15, NBC: New task force prescribes mental health support to curb maternal deaths
5/14, HHS: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Maternal Mental Health Task Force’s National Strategy
5/13, Healthcare Digital: Hologic & Gallup Women's Health Index Results 'Alarming'
🎧 Now listening for Maternal Mental Health Month:
The Journal: America's Maternal Mental Health Crisis