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Maternity Care in Southeastern PA
Maternity Care in Southeastern PA is at a critical juncture in our region.
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Childbirth at a Crossroads Report
MCC's Childbirth at a Crossroads report (2006) reviews the regional availability of prenatal and obstetric services and health disparities in maternity care. Five major findings affecting maternal health were identified: a diverse population; lack of access to care; a loss of practitioners and hospitals, inequities in health outcomes, and lack of cultural supports.
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Obstetrics Access
Learn which hospital ob units have closed, despite the demand and need of childbearing women, and which are still open. Recent news articles explore this childbirth crisis. |
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Prenatal Care in the Region
MCC and Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) investigate and document challenges accessing prenatal care in Philadelphia and Norristown. Read our 2007 report on access to prenatal care in Philadelphia |
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Insurance
Access to insurance and acceptance of insurance plans is a key consideration for pregnant women in deciding where to go for prenatal care and to give birth: check out our table showing which Medicaid plans each hospital in Philadelphia accepts. |
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Please visit our Childbirth Crisis News page to read recent articles or check out our Advocacy Hot Flashes!
Last Updated June 2008
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