US EditionCU Boulder program nearing 10 years of helping moms with postpartum depression
- Trinity Health Of New England launched the maternal bracelet program to help new mothers monitor postpartum complications after discharge in 2025.
- This initiative responds to risks of serious complications that can arise up to a year after childbirth, especially for high-risk patients.
- Patients at Saint Francis Hospital receive an orange 'I Gave Birth' wristband at discharge to alert healthcare providers and support timely care.
- The bracelet is worn for up to 12 weeks after childbirth and helps remind new mothers to stay vigilant for signs of potential complications, such as elevated temperature, discomfort in the chest, persistent headaches, unusual bleeding, and emotional challenges.
- Trinity Health expects this program to improve clinical response and reduce maternal mortality by increasing postpartum awareness and access to resources.
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CU Boulder program nearing 10 years of helping moms with postpartum depression
DENVER (KDVR) -- They say a mother's love knows no bounds, and one University of Colorado program has been working to reciprocate that love to new moms for nearly a decade. The program, called Alma, specifically aims to help new moms who are dealing with postpartum depression by matching them with trained peer mentors who have gone through it before. Alma peer mentors Gracia Deras (left) and Shannon Beckner, with baby Wyatt. (Credit: Jaun Nino) …
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Momnibus Act aims to improve maternal health nationally despite budget cuts
The death of a friend spurred Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Illinois to champion the Momnibus Act, legislation aimed at improving maternal health outcomes in the United States. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)For two congresswomen sponsoring a package of bills seeking to improve maternal health in the United States, their motivation is personal. After first unveiling the initiatives five years ago, U.S. Reps. Alma Adams of North C…
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The death of a friend spurred Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Illinois to champion the Momnibus Act, legislation aimed at improving maternal health outcomes in the United States. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)For two congresswomen sponsoring a package of bills seeking to improve maternal health in the United States, their motivation is personal. After first unveiling the initiatives five years ago, U.S. Reps. Alma Adams of North C…
Trinity Health Of New England Implements Maternal Bracelet Program
HARTFORD, Conn. — Trinity Health Of New England announced the implementation of its maternal bracelet program, a targeted initiative designed to improve clinical awareness and response to postpartum complications. As part of the system’s commitment to reducing, and ultimately eliminating, maternal mortality in the region, patients who give birth at Saint Francis Hospital, Saint Mary’s Hospital, and Mercy Medical Center will receive an orange “I …
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