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\nPHOTO CAPTION: Sigi Marmorstein, founder and CEO, BabyLiveAdvice.<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n
The World Health Organization (WHO) designated 2020 \u2013 \u201cThe Year of the Nurse and Midwife\u201d \u2013 bringing women\u2019s issues front and center. BabyLiveAdvice is taking heed.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe U.S. has the highest rate of maternal deaths in the developed world,\u201d Sigi Marmorstein, founder and CEO, BabyLiveAdvice, says. \u201cGiving birth in America has become increasingly dangerous, sometimes deadly, especially for mothers who lack access to care.\u201d<\/p>\n
In fact, the 2019 March of Dimes Report Card revealed that, for the fourth year in a row, more babies in the U.S. (approximately one out of 10) were born too soon, with the rate of pre-term births increasing steadily every year. (*Note 1.)<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have 135 moms a week who die or are injured during childbirth or within weeks of giving birth,\u201d Marmorstein says. \u201cThere are two babies who die every hour. It\u2019s not talked about and prevention is lacking.\u201d<\/p>\n
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists projects that there will be a shortage of nearly 9,000 obstetricians and gynecologists by 2020, which will grow to a shortage of approximately 22,000 by 2050. This shortage is creating \u201cmaternal deserts,\u201d where 5 million women have no access to obstetricians.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome women have to travel five to six hours for care or even go out of state,\u201d Marmorstein says.<\/p>\n
Marmorstein, a nurse innovator and telehealth expert with 22 years of clinical experience, believes she has a technological solution to help with this crisis. In 2018, she self-funded BabyLiveAdvice, with support of colleagues such as Milton Chen, CEO of Vsee, the HIPAA-secure platform used by BabyLiveAdvice, who support her vision.<\/p>\n
Prior to the company\u2019s launch, extensive research and pilots showed that pregnant women and new parents are under-informed or misinformed about their pregnancy, childbirth options, breastfeeding and infant care. They lack education and have unequal healthcare access. Additionally, shorter appointment times, transportation barriers and early discharge from the hospital just serve to widen the care gap.<\/p>\n
The pilot study went on to demonstrate that when moms are supported, educated, monitored, empowered and coached throughout their pregnancies and postpartum period they have better birth outcomes and fewer complications than moms who did not receive such help.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re a group of nurses and midwives who are mothers. We\u2019re from diverse cultural and clinical backgrounds and work from home caring for our children while using our skills to support and help others,\u201d Elaine Kopinga, lead nurse midwife at BabyLiveAdvice, says.<\/p>\n
BabyLiveAdvice gives mothers\/parents virtual access to advice and support from the comfort of their home. They can ask questions and get answers right away.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom pre-conception through the baby\u2019s age of four, women have access to a personal team of professionals and it doesn\u2019t cost thousands of dollars,\u201d Lovell Valencia, clinician at BabyLiveAdvice, says.<\/p>\n
BabyLiveAdvice fills a critical gap in the current health system. It\u2019s a budget-friendly solution and insurance companies, employers, hospitals, physicians and non-profit organizations are already collaborating because it\u2019s easy to implement. Advice staff helps physicians to manage large panels of patients, while effectively reducing physician burnout, improving care access and reducing overall costs.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have our eyes and ears on moms and babies and are more effective than a traditional nurse call line in reducing ER visits and calls to physicians. We improve timely escalation and emergent conditions, and reduce the overall risk of care,\u201d Marmorstein says.<\/p>\n
While maternal deaths are not a subject many like to talk about,\u00a0BabyLiveAdvice believes 2020 is the year to begin the conversation, promote awareness and produce real results that lead to positive change. They\u2019ve already made a difference, but there\u2019s more to be done.<\/p>\n
About BabyLiveAdvice<\/strong><\/h3>\nBabyLiveAdvice\u00a0supports and partners with providers, employers, insurance companies\u00a0and other organizations, nationally and internationally. It works to reduce maternal and infant morbidity and mortality by providing virtual prenatal\/postnatal education, monitoring of chronic conditions (i.e., diabetes and hypertension), smoking and substance abuse cessation, parental nutrition and mental health screening and support.<\/p>\n
For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.babyliveadvice.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n*NOTE 1 (PDF): https:\/\/www.marchofdimes.org\/materials\/MOD2019_REPORT_CARD_and_POLICY_ACTIONS_BOOKLETv72.pdf<\/a><\/em><\/small><\/p>\n
*NOTE 1 (PDF): https:\/\/www.marchofdimes.org\/materials\/MOD2019_REPORT_CARD_and_POLICY_ACTIONS_BOOKLETv72.pdf<\/a><\/em><\/small><\/p>\n
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