Approximately 20% of women face mental health issues during pregnancy and postpartum. A team-based maternity care approach, integrating various healthcare professionals, can enhance physical and mental health outcomes while addressing racial disparities. This method is not yet widely adopted, though it has shown effectiveness. Pregnant individuals are encouraged to form their own holistic care teams, considering additional providers beyond obstetricians to meet comprehensive perinatal needs, enhancing both maternal and infant health and wellbeing.
"It takes a village" refers to the necessity for collective support not only for children but also for mothers during pregnancy and postpartum periods.
A collaborative care model in maternity services, integrating mental and allied health professionals, can effectively address physical and mental health outcomes for mothers.
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