This is a wonderful essay and should be read by all expectant mothers and fathers. There is a lot to unpack here, from tele-medicine and its promises and potential pitfalls, to the birthing process and most importantly its aftermath - the most neglected part of the childbirthing experience. I so admire Chrissy for explaining in direct and powerful language how important each piece of this enterprise is.
Hi @Chrissy! Loved this ... so true on multiple fronts. Made me also think of a fab UK start up you should track called 'Latch Aid' (https://latchaid.com/) who are supporting breast-feeding. Another huge under-invested support area for new parents.
Great piece. As a woman exploring what life with a child is like, I think this information is vital in setting my own expectations and being able to advocate for myself eventually.
We're so thrilled that you're a part of the Oath Care community! Thanks for the shoutout in this excellent piece. You have, per usual, taken such a thoughtful approach to your own experiences and the system as a whole. Thank you for shining a light on these important issues.
As a doctor and a new Mom who had a baby in the last year, I echo your sentiments and thank you for writing this. (Shoutout to the inspiring Chitra Akileswaran, a former colleague from UCSF/SFGH. And yes, breastfeeding is really effing hard.) Cityblock Health (www.cityblock.com) is working to change the paradigm on how care is delivered -- when, what, and where care is provided -- for Medicaid families. The health system has set such a low bar for us, and the stakes are way too high to contribute to a broken system. We have to drastically change it. Thank you for using your position and words to challenge all of us who work in healthcare/venture/entrepreneurship to do and be better.
Such a thoughtful piece about your own experience as well as the broader challenges and opportunities for addressing pre and postnatal care for women and their families. As a new mom who gave birth at CPMC in April 2020, this really hit home for me: I was fortunate to switch my care to Dr. Laurie Green as I was entering my third trimester last February. Come mid-March, I was a month away from delivery, SF was going on lock-down, and Dr. Green helped me (and I'm sure many other expectant SF moms) navigate these truly uncharted waters of balancing telemedicine with medically-necessary in-person care. Thanks for opening sharing your story.
This is a wonderful essay and should be read by all expectant mothers and fathers. There is a lot to unpack here, from tele-medicine and its promises and potential pitfalls, to the birthing process and most importantly its aftermath - the most neglected part of the childbirthing experience. I so admire Chrissy for explaining in direct and powerful language how important each piece of this enterprise is.
thank you for sharing, Chrissy!
Hi @Chrissy! Loved this ... so true on multiple fronts. Made me also think of a fab UK start up you should track called 'Latch Aid' (https://latchaid.com/) who are supporting breast-feeding. Another huge under-invested support area for new parents.
Great piece. As a woman exploring what life with a child is like, I think this information is vital in setting my own expectations and being able to advocate for myself eventually.
We're so thrilled that you're a part of the Oath Care community! Thanks for the shoutout in this excellent piece. You have, per usual, taken such a thoughtful approach to your own experiences and the system as a whole. Thank you for shining a light on these important issues.
As a doctor and a new Mom who had a baby in the last year, I echo your sentiments and thank you for writing this. (Shoutout to the inspiring Chitra Akileswaran, a former colleague from UCSF/SFGH. And yes, breastfeeding is really effing hard.) Cityblock Health (www.cityblock.com) is working to change the paradigm on how care is delivered -- when, what, and where care is provided -- for Medicaid families. The health system has set such a low bar for us, and the stakes are way too high to contribute to a broken system. We have to drastically change it. Thank you for using your position and words to challenge all of us who work in healthcare/venture/entrepreneurship to do and be better.
Such a thoughtful piece about your own experience as well as the broader challenges and opportunities for addressing pre and postnatal care for women and their families. As a new mom who gave birth at CPMC in April 2020, this really hit home for me: I was fortunate to switch my care to Dr. Laurie Green as I was entering my third trimester last February. Come mid-March, I was a month away from delivery, SF was going on lock-down, and Dr. Green helped me (and I'm sure many other expectant SF moms) navigate these truly uncharted waters of balancing telemedicine with medically-necessary in-person care. Thanks for opening sharing your story.