Benefits Think Why aren’t we addressing the maternal health crisis?

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The maternal healthcare crisis in the United States is undeniable: 1 in 10 babies is admitted to a NICU, over a third of counties are maternity care deserts, maternal mortality rates are rising, and stark disparities persist, especially for women of color.

While the causes are complex, two key drivers stand out: Pregnancies are becoming higher risk, and timely, high-quality care is increasingly difficult to access.

Shyamali Choudhury
Chief commercial officer

Shyamali Choudhury is Chief Commercial Officer at Pomelo Care, the national leader in evidence-based maternity care. Shyamali was one of Pomelo's first employees, joining the company to lead its … Read full bio


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