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How We Care for Mothers Part 5: We Are Finally Asking the Right Questions—And Getting the Answers Wrong
CONTINUE READING: How We Care for Mothers Part 5: We Are Finally Asking the Right Questions—And Getting the Answers WrongAfter five articles exploring maternal health in America, one question remains: what can families do while the healthcare system continues to debate how to improve outcomes? In this final installment, postpartum nurse Kirsten Fisch examines what the evidence is telling us, why support and connection matter more than ever, and the practical steps pregnant families can take to advocate for their own safety, recovery, and care.
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How We Care for Mothers
CONTINUE READING: How We Care for MothersAfter exploring maternal health outcomes, funding programs, and healthcare policy, one question remains: What actually helps mothers and babies thrive? In Part 4 of the *How We Care for Mothers* series, we examine the evidence behind some of the most promising approaches, from community doulas and continuity of care to telehealth and expanded postpartum support, and what families can learn from them.
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How We Care for Mothers Part 3: A Major Change Is Coming to Maternity Care Billing. Here’s What Families Should Know.
CONTINUE READING: How We Care for Mothers Part 3: A Major Change Is Coming to Maternity Care Billing. Here’s What Families Should Know.Most parents never think about medical billing during pregnancy. But a major change coming to maternity care in 2027 could influence how care is delivered, measured, and paid for. Here’s what families need to know.