Massachusetts Governor Proposes New Postpartum Care Programs

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Which outlets covered Massachusetts Governor Proposes New Postpartum Care Programs?

34 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What did Governor Healey propose for postpartum care?

Governor Maura Healey proposed providing free home visits by nurses to all parents with newborns and updating regulations for mental health screening of new mothers. She also plans to request $2 million for a nurse home visit program and $250,000 for the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program for Moms.

Why are these proposals being made now?

The proposals follow the high-profile murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, which concluded in a mistrial. The case brought increased attention to maternal mental health issues and the need for better postpartum support and screening for new mothers.

What is the significance of mental illness in maternal deaths in Massachusetts?

According to the state's maternal mortality review committee, mental illness was the leading underlying cause of death for pregnant women and new mothers in Massachusetts between 2019 and 2024. It accounted for 38% of these deaths during that period.