Stories tagged: "maternal health"
anxiety or other mental health concerns to have confidential conversations and get the support they need," HHS Administrator Carole Johnson said in a statement.
The expansion of coverage—made possible by President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan—is expected to help 35,000 pregnant and postpartum people in Michigan each year, according to the governor’s office.
“We believe that women in Michigan … have an affirmative right to make their own healthcare decisions, including whether or not they choose to have an abortion,” Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist told The ‘Gander.
State Sen. Erika Geiss wants to address the inequities that lead to too many preventable, tragic outcomes for Michigan parents welcoming new children.
Healthcare disparities bar Black women from reaching their breastfeeding goals and contribute to disproportionate infant mortality rates. Michigan Breastfeeding Network is working to rectify that, and this webinar is one of their tools for education and support.
