Direct Care
Startups are getting in on the growing doula industry
Payers, providers, and women’s health companies hope doulas can reduce maternal mortality.
Maternal Mortality
Stay updated on Maternal Mortality trends and industry impact. Healthcare Brew provides the latest news and professional analysis on Maternal Mortality's role in Women's Health and Direct Care.
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Birthing unit numbers are on the decline, and patients are facing greater risks
With more labor and delivery departments closing and a decline in reproductive health access, it’s harder and more expensive to have children.
Direct Care
Moving beyond maternal mortality: Weighing solutions to Black women’s health crisis
Black mothers face higher rates of mistreatment and mortality during childbirth, but advocates are working to transform the system.
Direct Care
March of Dimes gives US a D+ grade in maternal and infant mortality and morbidity
More than 10% of the 3.5 million births in 2022 were preterm, according to March of Dimes research.
Direct Care
Materna Medical closes additional financing round, bringing total funding to $57.6m
The company plans to use the funds to support its medical device designed to prevent pelvic floor injury.
Direct Care
Most birthing people in the US struggle to access maternal care providers, study shows
The trend is worse for non-white birthing people, research from GoodRx found.
Direct Care
Study: Virtual doula visits are just as effective as in-person appointments
Researchers found similar rates of C-sections between individuals who saw doulas in person or online.
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