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Maternal health: Progress — but challenges remain: Part 2
In the second part of their discussion, Sandra and Dr. Lewis focus on the path forward, detailing concrete systemic solutions and policy changes vital for creating safer outcomes for mothers. Dr. Lewis advocates for extending postpartum Medicaid coverage nationwide, stressing that the majority of maternal mortality occurs in the year following delivery — a critical window for intervention. The conversation also covers New York State's vital data-driven research into disparate C-section rates and their associated risks, as well as crucial advice for self-advocacy and the importance of…
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