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The United States ranks poorly in maternal and fetal health compared to other developed nations. Among 11 high-income countries, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, the U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate and is the only country without guaranteed access to provider home visits or paid parental leave in the postpartum period. Maternal mortality in the U.S. occurs at an average rate of 17.2 deaths per 100,000 live births, which is significantly higher than the rates in countries like the Netherlands, Norway, and New Zealand, where it is 3 or fewer per 100,000 live births. The United States also has a relative undersupply of maternity care providers, such as midwives and obstetrician-gynecologists (OB-GYNs), compared to other countries where midwives often play a crucial role in managing normal pregnancies and improving outcomes for mothers and babies. Furthermore, the U.S. is the only high-income country that does not guarantee paid leave to mothers after childbirth, whereas other nations provide at least 14 weeks of paid leave or more. This combination of factors contributes to the U.S. ranking as one of the worst among developed countries in terms of maternal care and outcomes. Honestly, we suck at this and we can do better. Maybe if we spent more time in actual initiatives than navigating corrupt healthcare and big pharma crap it would happen... You are all thinking it, I just say it. #healthcare #innovation #maternalhealth #dobetter #corrupt

??Check out these comprehensive, concrete, and collaboratively-developed recommendations to the Administration and #Congress to improve #maternalhealth ?? tinyurl.com/35m354cy For the American Medical Association letter to HHS Secretary Becerra outlining specific actionable steps that the Administration and Congress can take to improve maternal health outcomes in the United States, please see: ?? tinyurl.com/3zkf3wfm The recommendations were developed working with numerous members of the Federation, including relevant specialty societies, state medical associations, physicians from rural areas. Cc’d to the Bipartisan Maternal Health Caucus, Black Maternal Health Cacucus and CMS Administrator Brooks-LaSure. AMA also issued a press release that highlights “Concrete Steps for Administration and Congress to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes:” ?? tinyurl.com/4sxx5njz For additional resources and more AMA advocacy efforts to improve maternal health outcomes, please see: ?? tinyurl.com/ysrvvewr

ACHI President and CEO Joseph W. Thompson, MD, MPH discusses factors contributing to poor #MaternalHealth outcomes in Arkansas, and lists four policy options that could make a difference, in his latest column for the Healthcare Journal of Arkansas. #InfantHealth #BirthingJourney

Come hear how Avera Research Institute and RMOMs-SD is advancing rural maternity care though innovation, collaboration, and the science of health care delivery. #nationalruralhealthday #ruralmaternalhealth #allmomsallbabies.

We applaud Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders and the new executive order issued aimed at tackling the state's maternal and infant health crisis. This is a commendable step towards the overall goal of healthy moms and healthy babies. The creation of the Arkansas Strategic Committee for Maternal Health and the immediate actions outlined in the order demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing this critical issue. By fostering collaboration between policymakers, health care professionals and community stakeholders, we can implement effective solutions that improve accessibility, affordability, adoptability and quality in health care. Through initiatives like this, we can create a healthier, more prosperous future for all residents of the heartland. https://lnkd.in/gHXJTjCB

Ann E Holder, #maranihealth CEO is in the house. She and the entire team at Marani Health is on a mission to advocate for women and women's health. When we spoke to an investor recently, about the need to transform maternal health, a question was posed, 'does it need transforming?' I almost fell off my chair. #maternalmortality has been rising steadily in the US. +40% increase from 2021 vs 2020 by CDC (almost at the bottom of the list for top 10 industrialized countries, ;( ) When a woman dies in #pregnancy, #childbirth, or the #postpartum period, it means there is a child who will never know his or her mother. There is a tremendous sense of loss, grief, fear, and blame, as well as new, unexpected responsibility for the other parent and the family’s extended community. The ripple effect of one woman's life. 84% of pregnancy related deaths are #preventable Marani Health is there for women and their care providers, at #PREGNANCY, #CHILDBIRTH, and at #POSTPARTNUM period. Marani Health is an AI-powered maternal healthcare platform delivering individual insights through connected devices to improve patient outcomes and enhance clinical workflows. Marani Health is Pregnancy Care Redefined. #womenshealth #internationalwomensday2024 #maternalhealth #maternalhealthcare #digitalhealthinnovation #digitalhealthsolutions #digitalhealthleaders #medtech #medtechinnovation #sxsw2024 #maternalhealthmatters #womenchangemakers #womeninai #womenfounders #womenempoweringwomen #womenempowerment #womenentrepreneurs #pregnancycare #postpartumsupport WBL (Women Business Leaders of the US Health Care Industry Foundation) Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists | RCOG American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Pivotal Ventures Claritas Capital Vive Collective 7wireVentures DigitalDx Ventures DigiTx Partners

Happy to be on this panel discussing Maternal Health and Birth Equity!

Explore the differences between family doctors and pediatricians and see how MedTouch supports your child's health care decisions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dvXShGak #MedTouchCanada

#communityvoice #community Please consider joining the webinar. My two colleagues, Lindsay du Plessis, DrPH, MPH and Kendra L. Smith, Ph.D. will lead the discussion. All the webinars in this series are available here https://lnkd.in/g2NxrUN. We initiated the series in May of 2023. All webinars have associated slide decks - start there if you’d like. From our “Hospital Action Guide for Respectful and Equitable Obstetrical Care”: “Community engagement presents a valuable avenue for supporting quality improvement efforts, contributing to enhanced health outcomes, respectful care, equitable service delivery, and community empowerment. It involves collaborative efforts with diverse groups to address well-being concerns and achieve sustainable results. The term 'community' encompasses a wide array of individuals, including patients, those with specific health conditions, caregivers, interest groups, people from particular geographic regions, professionals like nurses and doulas, and individuals who share common identities or attributes. Despite its potential to enhance quality improvement, community engagement can often be misunderstood, superficially addressed, and insufficiently integrated into quality improvement policies and practices. This module seeks to elucidate the significance of community engagement in the context of quality improvement and respectful care, pinpoint opportunities for engagement, and provide essential skills for leveraging these opportunities effectively.” (Module 6)

Personal relationships, habit change, technology, care culture, and health literacy can all play a huge part in reversing the trend of worsening maternal mortality in the U.S. Currently, the U.S. has the highest number of women per 100,000 who die each year. Becca McKay, Slalom Healthcare Leader, hosted a maternal health workshop bringing stakeholders across the maternity landscape to understand the problem and talk solutions. Check out the article below to learn more about the factors that affect maternal mortality.