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Patient navigators help new mothers access postpartum care
Original: Moms of infants overcome barriers to postpartum care with help from patient navigators
New mothers facing barriers to postpartum care are getting support from patient navigators, who help them overcome obstacles such as scheduling, insurance, and access issues. The program, highlighted by Northwestern University, connects moms of infants with staff who guide them to timely medical appointments. The approach is being discussed as a way to improve maternal health outcomes during the often-overlooked weeks after childbirth.
Why now: Growing attention on the postpartum care gap in maternal health has made practical solutions like patient navigation newly newsworthy.
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- Moms of infants overcome barriers to postpartum care with help from patient navigators · Northwestern Now News
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