Expansion of postpartum care associated with increased perinatal mental health care
Sarah H. Gordon, Ph.D Credit: Boston University School of Public Health Extending pregnancy-related Medicaid eligibility from 60 days to 12 months was associated with a 20.5 percentage point increase in prescription drugs or outpatient mental health treatment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Data suggest that the extension helps mothers in a low-income postpartum population. …
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