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NEJM Catalyst Study Reveals Improved Pregnancy and Postpartum Outcomes for Patients in MedStar Health’s Safe Babies Safe Moms Program
- The Safe Babies Safe Moms (SBSM) program is an innovative approach to address maternal and infant healthcare disparities and has emerged in response to these challenges.
- The program significantly reduced instances of low birth weight and very low birth weight and lowered the likelihood of preterm births among SBSM participants.
- Angela D. Thomas, the executive lead for SBSM and the first author of the research paper, articulates the troubling reality that maternal health for marginalized communities has long been overlooked within the healthcare system.
- The multifaceted approach of the SBSM program integrates various interventions to create a holistic support system for families.
- The SBSM program successfully prevented over 58 preterm births, resulting in estimated savings of over $5 million in medical costs associated with preterm births.
- The program addresses not only the medical needs of patients but also the social determinants of health that can significantly influence outcomes.
- A staggering percentage of birthing individuals who participated in the program also accessed additional supportive services like tobacco cessation counseling, breastfeeding education, and referrals for addressing social determinants of health.
- The emphasis on research fosters a learning health system where patient care continuously adapts to reflect the best evidence available.
- The Safe Babies Safe Moms program could inspire other communities to take action in combating the disturbing trends in maternal and infant health disparities.
- The continued focus on equity, research, and community partnership embodies a vision of health care that genuinely serves all members of society.
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