A Mobile Prenatal Clinic Is Breaking Barriers for Pregnant Refugee Patients
Refugee women are at higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, often due to a lack of healthcare access. A mobile clinic aims to change that.
Access to Doula Support Is a Key Piece of Maternal Health Equity
Providing doula coverage under Medicaid could increase access to this birthing support resource and help bridge inequities in maternal outcomes.
Mandatory Reporting Law Is Harmful for Pregnant People with SUD
BMC experts testified in support of eliminating the requirement to report abuse and neglect for babies born with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome.
Read MoreSupport for Newborn Mothers with OUD Doesn’t Go Far Enough
After being in addiction treatment during pregnancy, 40% of women relapse within the first year of their baby’s life. Experts advocate for extended support for new moms.
Read MoreFor Better Birth Outcomes, We Need to Prevent Housing Evictions
Stopping housing evictions of pregnant women and addressing inequities that lead to them could improve newborn health, leading to lifelong and intergenerational benefits.
Read MoreCurbside Care for Moms and Babies Changes Postnatal Care Vision
BMC’s new, innovative program was conceived in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it could help comprehensive care access going forward.
Read MoreHow to Talk with Pregnant Patients About the COVID-19 Vaccine
It’s healthcare providers’ responsibility to start the conversation and ensure pregnant patients are empowered with information to make a decision.
Read MoreWomen of Color and Prenatal Substance Use Services
While reasons patients avoid addiction care are complex, providers are modeling the ample opportunity clinics have to engage underrepresented groups.
Read MoreCould Gabby Be Preconception Care’s New Best Friend?
Clinical trials of Gabby, a digital conversation agent, found it increased Black women’s engagement in care known to improve birth outcomes.
Read MoreESC Model Improves Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome Outcomes
The first multi-site study of the ESC model suggests a nonpharmacologic care model focused on maternal engagement is a safe option for widespread use.
Read MoreRemote BP Monitoring: The New Landscape of Postpartum Care
New cloud-based monitoring eliminates barriers to clinic visits and puts patients and providers in more frequent touch during the risky months after giving birth.
Read MoreUntil Addiction Medicine Training Made Universal, Filling the Gap
With systemic shortcomings in addiction medicine training on full display, experts find new ways to share knowledge with those providing care.
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