Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast
Maternal and infant mortality rates in Arkansas are among the highest in the nation, but a wide range of efforts are underway to change that. The Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast is a nine-part series in which we explore the data and issues behind maternal and infant health in Arkansas by speaking with the people working to improve outcomes for moms and babies across our state.
Each episode focuses on one of nine points on the birthing journey, from pre-pregnancy through delivery and into the postpartum period, where ACHI analysts and researchers have identified opportunities for Arkansas to make lasting improvements.
In the fourth episode of the Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast, we discuss the birth of a child, including factors that determine the safest method of delivery, the status of birthing hospitals in Arkansas, and policy efforts to ensure mothers have the support they need.
In the third episode of the Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast, we discuss the role of education and support networks for pregnant women in Arkansas and how they contribute to better maternal and infant health outcomes.
In the second episode of the Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast, we explore the importance of beginning prenatal care early in a pregnancy and speak with healthcare leaders working to remove barriers, increase access, and improve outcomes for Arkansas moms and their babies.
Healthy moms begin as healthy women. In the first episode of the Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast, we focus on pre-pregnancy preparation and speak with several healthcare leaders working to improve outcomes for Arkansas moms and their babies.