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Although the California Department of Public Health has not released figures on the number of women with postpartum depression since 2018, experts say that an increase in calls from women asking for help from local nonprofit organizations, along with lengthening hospital waiting lists, indicate that postpartum depression cases may have increased dramatically over the course […]

Leaders of the CBC and CHC Urge Leadership to Use Economic Recovery Package to Permanently Close the Medicaid Coverage Gap, Bring Affordable Healthcare Coverage to Millions of Americans Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (D-IL), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. […]

Members are urging Leadership to include the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act and a permanent expansion of yearlong postpartum Medicaid coverage

Women have long been relied upon to serve as caretakers, but who is taking care of them? In a period of sustained crisis, women have also shouldered the burdens of child/elder care, widespread employment discrimination, and gender-based violence (GBV). As we continue to respond to the pandemic, women cannot be left behind. They need to […]

Even as the world is struggling to address COVID-19, we must plan and prepare for future pandemics. In fact, a recent estimate shows that the probability of a future zoonotic spillover event resulting in a pandemic of COVID-19 magnitude or larger is high: a 22-28% chance within the next ten years.  With this risk in mind, the […]

As the chief medical officer for a large obstetrics (OB) medical network whose obstetrician/gynecologists are available in the hospital 24/7, I work with fellow OB/GYNs and labor and delivery rooms throughout the country.  In recent weeks, our network of 1,000+ OBs are witnessing a disturbing trend among pregnant women — between 200-250 distinct patients are showing […]

Heidi Murkoff sat down with Dr. Anthony Fauci to answer your top questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. The two discuss everything from why getting vaccinated is a safe choice for expectant parents to the best ways to keep your little ones protected.

Representative Houlahan (D-PA) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing July 21st as Bump Day. She is joined in this effort by Representatives McCaul (R-TX), Roybal-Allard (D-CA) and Herrera Beutler (R-WA). Bump Day is a global advocacy day for maternal health, and this resolution not only commemorates #BumpDay but also reaffirms the U.S. leadership to end preventable maternal […]

A growing number of parents are recognizing the many benefits of having a doula by their side during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum — and now the U.S. Senate is doing the same.  Last week, a bipartisan resolution acknowledging the crucial work of doulas, passed through the Senate. The resolution, introduced by Senators Susan Collins and […]