During pregnancy, a woman’s body reorders itself to build a new life. Following pregnancy, a woman reorders her life to nurture the young child who depends on her for sustenance, protection, health, guidance and love. Even in the best of circumstances, with a family that supports them, a roof over their heads, food on their table and a steady income, the first year of motherhood is challenging.
But for those women who are living on the margins, we must come together to help her and her young family thrive. Extending postpartum Medicaid access for women to a full year is one way we can do that in Mississippi.