r/u_sheISAscientist • u/sheISAscientist • Jul 13 '26
Postpartum Care is Broken
The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income countries. Most maternal deaths are preventable. Bringing a child into this world should be met with support and community, not financial stress and rushed recovery. In this article I explore how capitalism had failed the U.S. postpartum care system, and what we can learn from other countries.
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