# Oregon’s Postpartum Care Crisis

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Podcast: [Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-oregon-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476712)
Published: 2026-06-16T13:26:39+00:00
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## Resource

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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c3bd526e802e3fe7

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