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Driving through: postpartum care during World War II.

E Temkin1

  • 1Nurse-Midwifery Center, College of Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29403, USA.

American Journal of Public Health
|April 7, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Public outcry over short postpartum hospital stays is not new. The World War II era saw similar trends, leading to community-based support for new mothers.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical History
  • Public Health Policy
  • Sociology of Health

Background:

  • The 1996 federal law banning "drive-through deliveries" followed public concern over abbreviated postpartum hospital stays.
  • Hospital birth rates increased during World War II due to the Emergency Maternal and Infant Care program, which subsidized obstetric care.

Observation:

  • Pre-war postpartum care involved prolonged bed rest, but hospital overcrowding during WWII necessitated early discharge (within 24 hours).
  • This led to the development of community-based services like visiting nursing, postnatal homes, and prenatal classes to support postpartum women.

Findings:

  • Despite short inpatient durations, comprehensive postpartum care was maintained during WWII.
  • Maternal-child health was framed as crucial for military morale, influencing the quality of care provided.

Implications:

  • The WWII experience provides a historical model for ensuring adequate postpartum care without relying solely on legislation.
  • This historical perspective suggests that community-based and supportive services can effectively supplement short hospital stays for new mothers.

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