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The Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast

ACHI
Medicaid
Maternal Health
Prenatal Care
Arkansas
Breastfeeding
Postpartum Visits
Maternal Mental Health
Postpartum Depression
Maternity Leave
Depression Screening
Home Visiting
DULA Alliance Of Arkansas
Arkansas Center For Health Improvement
Healthy Moms Healthy Babies Act
Arkansas Department Of Health
WIC
Postpartum Depression/screening
Rural Health In Arkansas
Baptist Health
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences (UAMS)

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 focuse... more

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In the ninth and final episode of the Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast, we explore well-child visits and other efforts to improve infant health outcomes during the first year of life.

In the eighth episode of the Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast, we explore the role of postpartum care in improving maternal and infant health outcomes for new moms in Arkansas.

In the seventh episode of the Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast, we learn how home visiting programs and local community health workers can help improve maternal and infant health outcomes in Arkansas.

In the sixth episode of the Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast, we explore postpartum depression and other mental health challenges faced by Arkansas moms.

In the fifth episode of the Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast, we discuss the maternal and infant health impacts of family support and bonding following the birth of a child.

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 th... more

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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Leah Wasson
Executive Director and founding board member of the DULA Alliance of Arkansas
DULA Alliance of Arkansas
Episode: The Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast: Postpartum Visits
Craig Wilson
President and CEO of the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement
Arkansas Center for Health Improvement
Episode: The Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast: Postpartum Visits
Tyra Greenwood
Director of the Arkansas Home Visiting Network for Arkansas Children's Hospital
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Episode: The Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast: Home Visits
Kalina Jones
Director of AR Home Programs for Baptist Health
Baptist Health
Episode: The Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast: Home Visits
Pearl Mcelfish
Founding director of the Institute for Community Health Innovation at UAMS
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Episode: The Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast: Home Visits
Dr. Erin Jefferson
UAMS Women's Mental Health Program psychiatrist
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Episode: The Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast: Depression Screening
Dr. Tamara Glover
Associate professor of social work; co-owner of Fulfilled Life Counseling
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff; Fulfilled Life Counseling
Episode: The Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast: Depression Screening
Missy Irvin
Arkansas State Senator, co-sponsor of Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act
Arkansas Senate
Episode: The Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast: Family Support and Bonding
Shannon Case
OBGYN at Johnson Regional Medical Center, rural health advocate
Johnson Regional Medical Center
Episode: The Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast: Family Support and Bonding

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Sandra McGrew
Host of The Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast; Executive Director at ACHI

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The Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast: Depression Screening
Q: We're talking about maternal or perinatal depression. How serious and how widespread is this condition?
nationally, about half of women experience postpartum depression go undiagnosed, and in Arkansas about 20 percent of mothers report postpartum depressive symptoms; mental health conditions now account for a significant share of pregnancy-related deaths, highlighting how central this issue is to maternal mortality and overall health.
The Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast: Family Support and Bonding
Q: Could you give us just a peek behind the curtain and tell us how all of this came together?
The Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act emerged from analyzing rising adverse maternal outcomes, deep data review, and collaborations across stakeholders to design policy that improves prenatal and postpartum care, with a focus on payer reforms and increased access.
The Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast: Prenatal Care
Q: How does presumptive Medicaid eligibility help pregnant women start prenatal care sooner?
It allows doctors to presume Medicaid eligibility for pregnant patients, so care can begin immediately without waiting on lengthy paperwork, ensuring early monitoring and management of risks.

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A data-driven, policy- and practice-focused series examining maternal and infant health in Arkansas. Across episodes, the show partners with ACHI analysts, clinicians, and state leaders to illuminate gaps in care, program implementation, and data-informed solutions along the birthing journey—from pre-pregnancy through postpartum. Notable strengths include data visualization and policy context, real-world stories from practitioners, and a clear emphasis on practical improvements that can reduce Arkansas' high maternal and infant mortality rates. A key differentiator is the blend of research insights with frontline perspectives, including rural health challenges, Medicaid and public health policy, and community-based support initiatives, maki... more

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1. Leah Wasson
2. Craig Wilson
3. Tyra Greenwood
4. Kalina Jones
5. Pearl Mcelfish
6. Dr. Erin Jefferson
7. Dr. Tamara Glover
8. Missy Irvin

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