Majorities of U.S. women agree – there isn’t enough focus on postpartum healthcare for mothers, they are often forgotten once baby arrives

New Survey by Stagwell (STGW)'s The Harris Poll Highlights Critical Gaps in Postpartum Maternal Health Education and Support in the U.S.

NEW YORK, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - In conjunction with World Breastfeeding Week which starts tomorrow, The Harris Poll, a Stagwell Agency, is releasing additional data from its second annual State of Maternal Health Report, revealing significant shortcomings in the health information and support women in the U.S. receive throughout their pregnancy and postpartum journey. Key findings from the survey, conducted online in April of 2024 among more than 1,000 U.S. women aged 18+, indicate a worrying trend: pregnant women in the U.S. are being underserved when it comes to postpartum education and support.