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Concern over the pandemic may be winding down, but the repercussions continue as healthcare professionals are focusing on underlying or underreported problems that Covid brought to light. More research is emerging on the frequency of maternal mental health health issues and the repercussions for children; the postpartum time period is receiving attention; and providers, payors, and startups are looking for innovative ways to stem the continuing crisis of maternal mortality.

5/28, Yahoo News: Mental health and moms: How stress before and during pregnancy can affect kids' health

5/25, Revcycle Intelligence: Remote Patient Monitoring, Telehealth Support Value-Based Contracts

5/25, NPR: With Black Women At Highest Risk of Maternal Death, Some States Extending Medicaid

5/24, WSJ: I Gave Birth. The Most Dangerous Part Came After

5/19, S&P Global: 'Femtech' may have its moment as investors target specialized digital health

5/17, Forbes: New Programs Aimed at Reducing Black Maternal Deaths Focus Outside the Hospital

5/16, MedCity News: Providers, payers & startups are all looking for key pieces to solve the maternal care puzzle

Consumer Corner (feat. Dr. Lauren Demosthenes, Babyscripts Senior Medical Director)

5/26, Hello, Giggles: Here's What the Beauty and Wellness Industries Get Wrong About Jade

 

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