Our findings point to an important #maternalhealth inequity and should be understood as a call to examine the structural and institutional processes, including racism, that shape pregnancy outcomes.

Our findings point to an important #maternalhealth inequity and should be understood as a call to examine the structural and institutional processes, including racism, that shape pregnancy outcomes.
A large Swedish study finds HPV vaccination before pregnancy is associated with lower odds of preterm birth and other serious pregnancy complications.
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#HPV #HPVVaccine #HPVVaccination #HumanPapillomavirus #Pregnancy #PregnancyHealth #WomensHealth #MaternalHealth
Alabama's first Rural Health Transformation Program awards Birmingham OB/Gyn $17,500 to connect its EHR to the state health information exchange — helping bridge a growing rural maternity care gap as obstetrical services continue to decline across the state. #MaternalHealth #RuralHealth
Kentucky is set to transform rural health with $213 million in funding focused on vital priorities like maternal health and substance use recovery—are you ready to see the impact?
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#KY #CitizenPortal #SubstanceUseRecovery #MaternalHealth #CommunityImprovements
More than three-quarters of maternal health professionals surveyed across Brazil, India, Zimbabwe, Australia and the UK reported rising harm to foetuses or newborns linked to extreme heat.
#SciComm #MaternalHealth
Largest study to date on glucose-lowering agents in early pregnancy (n=19,092). Overall reassuring for malformations, but a possible cardiac signal with GLP-1 RA & sulfonylureas to watch. #diabetes #pregnancy #maternalhealth #GLP1 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Dr. Edney is championing $2 million for early intervention services and $500,000 for high-risk obstetric care, all while maintaining level funding—could this be the key to revolutionizing Mississippi's health outcomes?
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Addressing #MaternalMentalHealth conditions can help prevent negative health outcomes. SWHR is hosting a #MaternalHealth fireside chat on Oct 20 with Joanne Armstrong. Register now: https://ow.ly/vHmL50ZOuQ1
Councilperson Strassburger champions a pivotal resolution for paid parental leave in Allegheny County, framing it as a vital step toward equity and better health outcomes for families.
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#PittsburghAlleghenyCounty #PA #CitizenPortal #PublicHealth #MaternalHealth #EquityInPolicy
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#MaternalHealth #ChildHealth #NFHS6 #WomenAndGirls #India #IndiaHouseFoundation
What a wonderful event at Anew featuring three innovators in maternal health who have received investment from World Connect and NYC Connect. Their work is creating a safer world for families in NYC and Nigeria to thrive.
#poweinsidecommunities #locallyleddevelopment #nyc #nigeria #maternalhealth
The Country We Chose Part 1
Amber Nicole Thurman never expected to become part of America’s political conversation...
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#ShortStory #PoliticalFiction #ElectionConsequences #ReproductiveRights #MaternalHealth #Healthcare #Vote #GenZ #VoteBlueToSaveAmerica
A clear, practical guide to understanding disability benefit timelines and medical leave for postpartum depression. Author Grace Tallman delivers a concise, expressive look at navigating recovery rights.
Milwaukee's Health Department proposes a modest budget increase while pushing for a delayed yet inclusive doula program aimed at enhancing maternal health equity.
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#MilwaukeeMilwaukeeCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #MilwaukeeHealth #MaternalHealth #EquityInHealthcare #CommunitySupport
Extreme heat is making pregnancy riskier
UNFCCC chief Simon Stiell wants maternal and newborn health built into countries' climate plans
Stiell says "staying cool" is not an option for women if there's no cool place to go
🚨 Every minute matters.
On PPH Day, we recognise the maternity teams working together to identify PPH early, respond rapidly and provide compassionate care to women and families.
Together, we can make maternity care safer.
Does metformin during pregnancy affect your child’s development?
Researchers probe outcomes in elementary school kids medicalnewsbulletin.com/does-metform... 🧪 #pmospregnancy #PCOS #diabetes #gestationaldiabetes #maternalhealth #PCOStok #insulinresistance medsky, 🩺,⚕️ PedSky
After years of calls for data, study confirms Black Canadians face higher risk of maternal complications, Alexandra Mae Jones reports. Read more at canadahealthwatch.ca #BlackHealth #MaternalHealth
𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐳 𝐌𝐚𝐚𝐧, 𝐒𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚
حمل کے دوران کم از کم ۸ مرتبہ معائنہ کروائیں اور ڈاکٹر کے مشورے سے Td ویکسین لگوائیں۔
بروقت معائنہ ماں اور بچے کی صحت کے لیے ضروری ہے۔
#NHSPPunjab #MaternalHealth #PunjabHealth
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Do not forget women are dying every 6 mins! Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) remains one of the leading causes of maternal deaths worldwide. Early recognition, timely treatment and access to quality care save lives. #WorldPPHDay #MaternalHealth #EndPPH