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Doulas Enhance the Birthing Experience
In this Members in Action podcast featuring maternal and child health efforts, Aisha Syeda, Program Manager at the American Hospital Association is speaking with Mary Schwaegerl, an Obstetrics Director and Julia Yoder, a Marketing & Public Relations Director at Brookings Health System, as they share the impact of their volunteer doula program at Brookings's New Beginnings Birth Center.
Ensuring Access to Maternal Care in Rural Communities Webinar Replay
Maternal mortality rates are significantly higher in rural areas as women face barriers in accessing prenatal, obstetrical and postpartum care. In this virtual workshop, learn about the unique challenges encountered in rural communities from U of MN Rural Health Research Center. Additionally, hear how Lexington Regional Health Center, a rural hospital in NE, is increasing access to optimal maternal care in rural communities.
CDC issues updated guidance for newborns at risk for COVID-19
The CDC issued revised guidance for pediatric clinicians on caring for newborns with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 or known COVID-19 exposure, including birth to a mother with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.
CDC warns of rare pediatric condition stemming from COVID-19
The CDC issued a health advisory warning of COVID-19-associated multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children.
Maternal and Child Health
Maternal and child health is a high priority for AHA and its member hospitals and health systems. We are driven to advance health for women and children through partnerships and innovation in the quality, cost and delivery of care. This work is guided by a committee composed of 15 individuals representing health care leadership from some of the country's leading women's and children's health provider organizations and systems.
AHA resource spotlights COVID-19 maternal and neonatal health
A new AHA resource shares ways hospitals and health systems are caring for mothers and babies during the COVID-19 crisis.
MACPAC publishes March report to Congress, maternity care catalogue
The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission published a pair of reports. In its March report to Congress, MACPAC, a key congressional advisor on the Medicaid program, updated its annual analyses of disproportionate share hospitals, including national estimates of the number of these facilities, spending by state, and uncompensated care costs by hospital type.
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.
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.