Birthing Justice: Finding a New Way Forward wgbh.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wgbh.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Supporters say bills to license the birthing professionals would be transformative for the state reproductive health care workforce and maternal mortality outcomes.
Still reeling from the controversial closure of Leominster Hospital’s maternity ward, some maternal health care advocates say a new state report stops short of providing a clear strategy to halt
LEOMINSTER As many in the area are still reeling from the controversial closure of Leominster Hospital’s maternity ward, some maternal health care advocates say the reports stop short of providing a clear strategy to halt the closure of additional facilities in Massachusetts. Meanwhile, midwives are applauding the Department of Public Health’s recommendations to update birth center regulations, as they see an opportunity to open more centers and offer care option beyond traditional hospital settings. The report, plus an accompanying report on essential services in the north Worcester County area, were released by DPH this week, following a September directive […]
Maternal Health Report Gets Lukewarm Reception iheart.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from iheart.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.