Mind & Emotions · ScienceDaily Chronic Illness · October 6, 2026

One simple addition to postpartum care made a major difference

New mothers paired with patient navigators were much more likely to receive postpartum care, depression screening, preventive testing, and ongoing primary care. By helping with barriers such as transportation, childcare, scheduling, and confusing medical information, navigators may provide a powerful way to improve women’s long-term health.

Originally published by ScienceDaily Chronic Illness. We curate and add context; they did the reporting.

Related learning