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Oregon’s Postpartum Care Crisis
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- Jun 16, 2026
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- 143
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Summary
Oregon’s Health Authority director Sejal Hathi exposed a glaring flaw in postpartum care after sharing her own experience of being left unsupported after childbirth — despite having insurance and paid leave. She called for a system that prioritizes maternal recovery alongside newborn care. In response, Oregon’s primary care physicians echoed her concerns, praising her vision while highlighting the state’s existing capacity for better, coordinated care — including programs that co-locate maternal and pediatric services. But they warned that recent funding cuts by the Health Authority threaten to undo progress, urging a shift toward team-based, sustainable models. The physicians offered to collaborate with Hathi to strengthen primary care — though her agency declined to comment, calling her op-ed a personal statement. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c3bd526e802e3fe7