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With this change, Texas can save the lives of new moms
Women who lose Medicaid health coverage soon after giving birth are at high risk of bad outcomes
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Childbirth is a joyous time for a mother, but also can lead to medical crises, postpartum depression, and premature death, including suicide.
At a time when new mothers are so vulnerable, access to medical resources and counseling that could save lives should be available. However, if a new mother is poor, several post-childbirth risk factors sharply increase, and a key safety net is available for only the first two months after delivery. Medicaid health insurance currently provides coverage for new mothers for just 60 days despite the fact that medical experts say new mothers are at risk of suffering psychological and medical setbacks related to childbirth for at least a year.