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Housing is Maternal Health
A hospital discharge ends an admission. It does not end a mother’s need for care. Yet instructions to rest, eat nourishing meals, monitor symptoms, and attend follow-up appointments assume something fundamental: a mother has a safe place where she can recover. For a woman experiencing homelessness or housing instability, those instructions can be difficult to follow. Recovery may mean moving between temporary accommodations, keeping belongings in bags, or worrying about where

Virginia Women and Family Support Center
5 hours ago3 min read
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