Augusta Free Press: Short-term child care access a priority of legislation to protect maternal health
The Child Care Assistance for Maternal Health Act would increase short-term child care access for mothers and their families during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. H.R. 5581 was introduced ...
Short-term child care access a priority of legislation to protect maternal health
News Medical: Supportive nursing care during labor and after childbirth increases breastfeeding rates
New parents who receive attentive, supportive nursing care during labor and immediately after childbirth are more likely to exclusively breastfeed their newborn when leaving the hospital, finds a ...
Post-Bulletin: Culturally specific maternal health care for Black and Indigenous women key to reducing harm for birther and child
Culturally specific maternal health care for Black and Indigenous women key to reducing harm for birther and child
Kaleido Scope: UAB launches Moms and Kids Mobile Health Clinic, expanding maternal and child health care access across 17 rural counties
Limited access to care, workforce shortages and transportation barriers increase maternal, infant and child health and mortality risks for many rural Alabama families. A new nurse-led Moms and Kids ...
UAB launches Moms and Kids Mobile Health Clinic, expanding maternal and child health care access across 17 rural counties
Maternal health refers to the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period. Each stage should be a positive experience, ensuring women and their babies reach their full potential for health and well-being.
Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing We lead WHO’s work on the life course so that every pregnant woman, mother, newborn, child, adolescent, and older person will survive, thrive and enjoy health and well-being.