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Wristbands to Save New Moms | Raleigh News
Hospitals nationwide are rolling out silicone wristbands that say “I Gave Birth” to alert medical staff and patients to the hidden dangers of postpartum complications—many of which strike weeks after delivery. Originating in North Carolina, the initiative has expanded to nearly 50 hospitals there and 24 other states, backed by health organizations as a simple yet powerful tool to boost awareness. Early results show a dramatic drop in readmissions at one hospital, though experts caution it’s not a cure-all amid looming Medicaid changes that could threaten access to care. The wristbands aim to…
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