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Patient navigators help mothers overcome postpartum care barriers
Original: Moms overcome barriers to postpartum care with help from patient navigators
A new report highlights how patient navigators are helping mothers overcome barriers to postpartum care. Many new mothers struggle to attend follow-up appointments due to cost, transportation, childcare and lack of awareness. Navigators guide them through scheduling, insurance and support services, improving attendance and health outcomes. The approach is being discussed as a practical model for reducing missed postpartum visits and addressing maternal health gaps.
Why now: Growing attention on maternal health gaps and solutions that improve postpartum follow-up
Evidence
- Moms overcome barriers to postpartum care with help from patient navigators · medicalxpress.com
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