Implementation and Evaluation of Postpartum Midwifery Care at Home at a Federally Qualified Health Center in Washington, DC.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The postpartum period is a critical time to support birthing people and infants, address and mitigate perinatal health inequities, and promote joy and connection. Yet many birthing people do not perceive value in postpartum visits, particularly when measured against the competing demands and barriers to care faced by those experiencing poverty and other systemic oppression. These inequities are particularly acute for Black birthing people insured by Medicaid due to structural and interpersonal racism, as well as economic disenfranchisement. We implemented an opt-in postpartum care at home program led by midwives at a federally qualified health center to increase the perceived value of postpartum care and increase patient engagement.

Methods

We evaluated implementa

SUBMITTER: DePalma K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12670692 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature