Maternal Health

Maternal Health
What to Eat Before a Gestational Diabetes Test
Maternal Health
Is Co-Sleeping Safe?

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Maternal Health
$300K in ‘Advancing Maternal Health Equity’ Grants Awarded to Address Maternal Health Disparities and Foster Equitable Outcomes in Underserved Communities
Maternal Health
Coffective Expands Warm Referral Network, Provides Crucial Maternal Support with Help from BCBSM Foundation
Maternal Health
Tongue-Tie in Infants: How it Affects Feeding and When to Get Surgery
Maternal Health
How to Stop Breastfeeding
Maternal Health
The Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mothers
Maternal Health
What is the Difference Between a Pediatrician and Family Doctor?
Maternal Health
What is the Purpose of Post-Natal Multivitamins & Supplements?

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Maternal Health
Statewide Grant Applications Open: Advancing Maternal Health Equity
Maternal Health
Port Huron Odyssey House Expands Substance Use Treatment Services for Pregnant and Postpartum Women with Help from the BCBSM Foundation
Maternal Health
What to Know about C-Sections
Hispanic Siblings Laughing in the Park
Maternal Health
5 Amazing Facts About Motherhood 
Maternal Health
Isolation and Loneliness Among New Mothers Can Lead to Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
Maternal Health
Women’s Health: The Doctors and Specialists Who Keep You Healthy
Maternal Health
‘I Like to be the Person That I Needed:’ YWCA Kalamazoo’s Community Health Worker Helps Reduce Black Maternal Health Disparities Through Resource Hub Project 
Maternal Health
The Expectant Mother’s Go-To Guide to Medications
Maternal Health
How Black Maternal Health Disparities Coincide with C-section Birth Complications

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Maternal Health
$250K in ‘Advancing Maternal Health Equity’ Grants Awarded to Reduce Disparities and Improve Maternal Health Outcomes in Vulnerable Communities
Maternal Health
Understanding Premature Birth
Maternal Health
Prematurity Awareness Month: Michigan Mom of Twins Honors the Daughter She Lost
Maternal Health
5 Things to Do in Your Third Trimester

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Maternal Health
Advancing Maternal Health Equity Grant Applications Now Open
Maternal Health
Groundbreaking Program Impacts Breastfeeding Outcomes Among Black Families by Diversifying Southeast Michigan’s Lactation Consultant Field
Maternal Health
What to Know About the New Breast Pumping Law
newborn baby looking up at her mom
Maternal Health
Breastfeeding 101: A Guide for New Moms
Maternal Health
Blue Cross Employee Shares Journey with Postpartum Depression: ‘It’s OK to Ask for Help’
Maternal Health
4 Thoughtful Ways to Help New Mothers Come Back to Work
Maternal Health
Birth Detroit, Rootead Enrichment Center Empower and Support Mothers of Color with Crucial Prenatal, Postnatal Services
Maternal Health
BCBSM Progressing in Work to Reduce Maternal Health Disparities

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Maternal Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Offers New Digital Program for Menopause as Part of Comprehensive Family Building and Women’s Health Support Solution
Maternal Health
Maternal Health: Heart Conditions During Pregnancy 

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Maternal Health
Over $270K in ‘Advancing Maternal Health Equity’ Grants Awarded to Reduce Disparities and Improve Maternal Health Outcomes in Vulnerable Communities
A newborn baby has his heart listened to by a doctor with a stethoscope in a bright, clean hospital room.
Maternal Health
What to Know about Congenital Heart Defects in Infants
Maternal Health
Understanding How Birth Defects are Detected
Maternal Health
Is Gestational Diabetes Preventable?
pregnant woman holds ultrasound image of baby
Maternal Health
Newly Pregnant? Here are the Appointments to Know

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Maternal Health
Advancing Maternal Health Equity Grant Request for Applications Now Open
Young pregnant woman visits the doctor
Maternal Health
Rates of Severe Complications After Pregnancy Rising Among Women of All Backgrounds
new born baby hand hold mum index finger. concept : Premature or preterm baby in the hospital. relationship between mother and baby.
Maternal Health
Reducing Infant Mortality: Ways to Minimize Risks
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Maternal Health
Understanding Preeclampsia
Mom breastfeeding baby boy on sunny morning
Maternal Health
Common Breastfeeding Problems and How to Fix Them
Lactation consultant talks with young mom
Maternal Health
How to Get a Breast Pump Through Your Insurance Coverage
Health insurance is a critical component to preparing for the birth of a child. It provides access to prenatal care, which can help prevent complications during pregnancy.
Maternal Health
Health Insurance Coverage for Pregnant and Postpartum Individuals 
Group B Strep most often occurs in infants, older adults, and people with serious medical conditions. It's important to know the risks.
Maternal Health
Group B Strep: Who is at Risk?  
Pregnant woman preparing bag for the hospital for childbirth.
Maternal Health
Hospital Checklist for First-Time Parents
Disparities in Maternal Health Outcomes  
Maternal Health
Disparities in Maternal Health Outcomes  
How to Keep your Baby Safe from Infection
Maternal Health
Prevent Infection Before and During Pregnancy with these Tips 
Karen Wit and her family
Maternal Health
Routine Pregnancy Checkup Saves Mom and Baby 
Pregnant woman on gynecological examination
Maternal Health
The Leading Causes of Birth Defects 
Pregnant woman wearing a mask receives a covid-19 vaccine from a female doctor wearing a mask
Maternal Health
COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding 
Baby
Maternal Health
How Smoking Can Affect Your Baby
Close up photo of nurse using stethoscope for prenatal check
Maternal Health
Blue Cross Pledges to Reduce Racial Disparities in Maternal Health
Mom holding a newborn
Maternal Health
Busting the Myths About Smoking and Vaping During Pregnancy
Amy Barczy
Maternal Health
Pregnant in a Pandemic  
Black Pregnant Woman With Cell Phone
Maternal Health
How to Get Help To Quit Smoking During Pregnancy
Close Up of Black Woman Vaping
Maternal Health
The Dangers Of Vaping During Pregnancy
Black Mom Playing With Baby
Maternal Health
How Smoking Can Harm You and Your Baby
Mom holding her new baby
Maternal Health
Embedding Doulas at Kalamazoo Hospital Hoped to Decrease Infant Mortality Rates, Disparities 
Pregnant woman wearing a mask shops at the grocery store
Maternal Health
Pregnant Women Should Take Extra Precautions to Avoid COVID-19
Woman comforts newborn baby in incubator
Maternal Health
Supporting Mom and Baby in the Opioid Crisis
Pregnant woman at a dentist appointment
Maternal Health
Oral Health During Pregnancy and After for Baby
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