MSU researchers develop app to improve postpartum health for rural and at-risk mothers
Prenatal care can be hard to access in rural areas or for those with other health challenges, a history of substance abuse or mental health difficulties. Standard obstetric care requires only one postpartum check-up for mothers six weeks after birth, forgoing other opportunities to support mothers through their babies’ first year. Many pregnant and postpartum women endure unnecessary risks to their health and the health of their babies due to a lack of support and knowledge.
MSU, Henry Ford Health, Corewell Health announce $19M maternal health research center
October 12, 2023
A new statewide center led by researchers at Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences and Corewell Health will study ways to reduce an alarming number of pregnancy-associated deaths and complications, particularly among Black, Hispanic and rural residents.
In-home prenatal support improves birth outcomes, reduces disparities, study shows
September 26, 2023
Research led by Cristian Meghea, PhD, lead author and associate professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology, shows that in-home, enhanced prenatal services provided by community health workers, nurses and social workers can dramatically reduce the risk of premature births, the main cause of infant deaths among Black and Hispanic populations.