Amy Anderson’s Post

I have two insights in the hope that posts about improving outcomes will be about improving populations rather than more clinical interventions. First we must understand the flaws in the comparisons made. Major errors are made when using means comparisons. No one listens to the experts when they talk about distributions, bell shaped curves, and different populations in the US with major differences in outcomes. The United States keeps shoving most Americans most behind further behind in more ways than can be counted. Those doing best also move ahead and involve fewer and fewer doing fabulously well. You would expect the half of the nation that would rank 40th or worse among nations to do poorly if considered as a separate nation. If you sliced the top 20%, the US would rank at the top. American is one nation, but unless you understand the increasing divisions, deceptions are too easy to accept. Next is the clinical focus of health care interventions. These kinds of reports with their associated emotional impact are trotted out to facilitate more clinical interventions - a common situation recurrent for over 100 years since the Maternal Child Act. Meanwhile generation after generation, more future mothers grow up in survival mode with fewer in thrival mode. The die is cast for poor outcomes from birth or in generations before. You cannot intervene with too little, too late, at highest cost, for little change in outcomes. You must intervene with every child in the 60% most behind in ways that improve their environments at home, at child development (not just day care), at school with most and best educational teams, and focused on the first 8 years of life before the velocity of learning slows and the power of nurturing diminishes.

🌎 U.S. Maternal Death Rate Far Higher Than in Other High-Income Countries Pregnancy and childbirth are far more dangerous for American women — especially Black women — than for women in other high-income nations. This continues to be true despite a decline in the U.S. maternal mortality rate since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study from The Commonwealth Fund finds. "Insights into the U.S. Maternal Mortality Crisis: An International Comparison" examines #maternalhealth outcomes across Australia, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Other key findings include: ➡️ Nearly two-thirds of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. occur after birth. 📉 The U.S. has a severe shortage of maternity care providers, especially midwives. ⛔️ The U.S. is the only high-income country surveyed that does not guarantee paid parental leave or home visits to mothers after childbirth. Authors Munira Z. Gunja, Evan D. Gumas, Relebohile Masitha, MSc, CPH, Laurie Zephyrin say the U.S. could learn a lot from other nations’ approaches to maternity care, especially policies and programs related to postpartum support and workforce composition.

#Alabama has the WORST Maternal Mortality Rates compared to other states across the US. As a Tuskegee University PhD Research Fellow with a focus in Maternal Health and Pregnancy Outcomes, I am compelled to find solutions to reduce the number of deaths that families endure yearly, particularly in rural communities. Check out this review from Milken Institute

Highlights: In 2022 there were approximately 22 maternal deaths for every 100,000 live births in the United States — far above rates for other high-income countries. U.S. maternal mortality is lowest for Asian American women and highest for Black women. Maternal death rates increased in Australia, Japan, the Netherlands, and the U.S. during the height of the pandemic, between 2020 and 2021. In Chile, Norway, and the U.S., where 2022 data are available, maternal death rates have begun to decline. Nearly two of three maternal deaths in the U.S. occur during the postpartum period, up to 42 days following birth. Compared to women in the other countries we studied, U.S. women are the least likely to have supports such as home visits and guaranteed paid leave during this critical time. The U.S. and Canada have the lowest supply of midwives and ob-gyns. In the U.S., Canada, and Korea, ob-gyns outnumber midwives. #Maternaldeathrates # 👍 👍

A recent study reveals that nearly 70% of maternal deaths in the U.S. occur during the postpartum period. This is a wake-up call for all of us! Pacify is here to help change this narrative. Our 24/7 virtual doula services ensure that no mother or parent is left to face postpartum challenges alone. From breastfeeding support to postpartum support, our experts are always available to provide the essential help needed during this critical time. We believe in health equity for all. Regardless of their background or resources, every mom, birthing person, and parent deserves comprehensive postpartum care. Read more about the study here: https://lnkd.in/eYvhsxmS Want to know more about us? Visit: www.pacify.com #MaternalHealth #PostpartumCare #Pacify #VirtualDoula #HealthEquity #BoldChange

💡 Do you want to learn how states can impact access to care and improve maternal health? 📌 In this feature article, mHealthIntelligence reports on how the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is leveraging the Philips Avent Pregnancy+ app to help support and educate families about maternal and infant health and connect Michiganders to pregnancy-related social services. The results may surprise you! Read more: https://lnkd.in/en-Tu7Tt #Philips

Do you want to learn how states can impact access to care and improve maternal health? In this feature article, mHealthIntelligence reports on how the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is leveraging the Philips Avent Pregnancy+ app to help support and educate families about maternal and infant health, and connect Michiganders to pregnancy-related social services. The results may surprise you! https://lnkd.in/gbdKv-HB

Do you want to learn how states can impact access to care and improve maternal health? In this feature article, mHealthIntelligence reports on how the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is leveraging the Philips Avent Pregnancy+ app to help support and educate families about maternal and infant health, and connect Michiganders to pregnancy-related social services. The results may surprise you! https://lnkd.in/e-bTyfFN

Do you want to learn how states can impact access to care and improve maternal health? In this feature article, mHealthIntelligence reports on how the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is leveraging the Philips Avent Pregnancy+ app to help support and educate families about maternal and infant health, and connect Michiganders to pregnancy-related social services. The results may surprise you! https://lnkd.in/eBFvmWrs

Do you want to learn how states can impact access to care and improve maternal health? In this feature article, mHealthIntelligence reports on how the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is leveraging the Philips Avent Pregnancy+ app to help support and educate families about maternal and infant health, and connect Michiganders to pregnancy-related social services. The results may surprise you! https://lnkd.in/gC3y9Rt3