Articles
Maternal Health
Supporting Families Experiencing Infant Illness or Loss
By Aisha Syeda
>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the most common causes of infant deaths in 2020 were birth defects, preterm birth and low-birth weight, and sudden infant death syndrome.
Maternal Health, Medicaid, Clinical Integration, Access to Behavioral Health
Improving Maternal Outcomes Starts with Knowing Why
By Aisha Syeda
According to the CDC, 80% of pregnancy-related deaths can be prevented; that’s a 20% increase from previous years. Know why? That’s the theme for today’s Maternal Health Awareness Day – Know Why. Maternal Health Awareness Day, Jan. 23, shines a light on the many complex factors contributing to maternal health deaths and amplifies promising initiatives to combat the rising rates of maternal morbidity and mortality.
Maternal Health, Access to Behavioral Health, Maternal Mental Health
Making Maternal Mental Health a Priority
According to latest data from the CDC, the U.S. maternal mortality rate, already significantly higher than in comparable countries, continues to rise, specifically for women of color.
Maternal Health
Saving 1 Million Hearts
By Aisha Syeda
Every year, more than 1.6 million people in the U.S. suffer from heart attacks and strokes and more than 870,000 die from a cardiovascular disease. Though those numbers are alarming, what is more distressing is that 80% of those deaths are preventable.
Maternal Health
Amplifying Mothers’ Voices: 5 experts, 5 takeaways
By Aisha Syeda
On April 7, the American Hospital Association brought together experts from across the health care field for a national conversation dedicated to maternal health equity.
Maternal Health, Behavioral Health Care Delivery, Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19), Maternal Mental Health
Five takeaways from the 2020 Mom Maternal and Mental Health Forum
In 2019, 1 in 5 women suffered from a mental health disorder. Now, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, even more women are reporting increases in challenges associated with mental illness as they continue to take on responsibilities they had not been prepared for.