CDC campaign to prevent pregnancy-related deaths releases new resources
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Hear Her campaign has released a new and resources to help health professionals communicate with pregnant and postpartum patients about their concerns and respond to urgent maternal warning signs.
In this 2020 blog post, Priya Bathija, AHA’s vice president of strategic initiatives, discusses how listening and acting quickly can save lives, with hospitals and health systems working to create environments where women are encouraged to speak out and are included as respected members of their care team. For more on how hospitals and health systems are working to improve maternal health, visit AHA’s Better Health for Mothers and Babies webpage.
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