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Elevating mothers' voices: recommendations for improved patient-centered postpartum.

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  • 1University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Center for Maternal and Infant Health, Room 3018 Old Clinic Building, Campus Box 7181, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-7181, USA. sarahv@med.unc.edu.

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|August 11, 2018
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The fourth trimester, the 12 weeks after birth, is crucial for maternal health. This project engaged mothers and experts to identify and address unmet postpartum health needs in the U.S.

Area of Science:

  • Maternal Health
  • Postpartum Recovery
  • Family Well-being

Background:

  • The postpartum period, or fourth trimester, is a critical yet often neglected phase for women's health in the U.S.
  • This period involves significant biological, physical, and social adjustments for new mothers and families.
  • Millions of women experience these changes annually, highlighting the need for focused attention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the neglected area of maternal postpartum health needs in the United States.
  • To understand and describe unmet health needs during the fourth trimester.
  • To improve health care and support for women and families during this transitional period.

Main Methods:

  • The 4th Trimester Project was supported by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.
Keywords:
Health careInfantMotherPostpartumReproductive justice

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  • It involved a partnership between new mothers, healthcare providers, and health advocates.
  • Woman-centered engagement was used to co-develop research and policy priorities.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified unmet maternal postpartum health needs through collaborative efforts.
    • Co-developed priority areas for research, policy, and healthcare service delivery.
    • Emphasized the importance of woman-centered approaches in maternal health research.

    Conclusions:

    • The fourth trimester requires greater attention within women's health.
    • Patient-centered engagement is effective in identifying and addressing postpartum health needs.
    • There is a need for improved research, policy, and healthcare services for the postpartum period.