Maternal health

November 12, 2025

Advancing maternity care through predictive, outcomes-driven programs

New enhancements to Maven’s maternity program help close gaps, helping families get care sooner and making every pregnancy safer.

October 9, 2024

Flexible hours & work-from-home: Experts weigh in on easing the transition back from maternity leave

Working-from-home options and flexible work after maternity leave are most helpful to parents returning after leave. Here, experts share their thoughts on how to help new parents transition back to work after welcoming a new child.

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September 24, 2024

How to effectively support pregnant employees: A guide for HR leaders

In this guide, we’ll explore actionable tips for HR leaders to support pregnant employees, including quick tips and long-term strategies.

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July 12, 2024

Parental leave vs. maternity leave: Comprehensive guide for employers

Understanding the benefits and distinctions between parental leave and maternity leave can help you ensure you’re offering the right type of leave for your organization.

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January 22, 2024

Why paid maternity leave is a win-win for employers: Unveiling the hidden benefits

Paid family leave is a win-win for eligible employees and their employers, yet is still not fully mandated in the U.S. Read on to find out more.

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December 6, 2023

Driving outcomes with doula support: Maven’s research on virtual doula care

Virtual doula support has been increasing in popularity. Maven's clinical research team investigated whether virtual doula support can positively affect C-section rates and improve birth experiences. Explore their findings.

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September 18, 2023

How digital platforms can help improve Indigenous maternal health care

By offering virtual care and increasing opportunities for education, health plans and employers can overcome some of the barriers preventing Indigenous people from accessing equitable, high-quality maternal healthcare.

August 22, 2023

Clinical excellence: Explore Maven’s Visiting Scientist program

Maven’s Visiting Scientist Program accelerates Maven's clinical research roadmap and drives key innovations within our care model for women's and family health.

April 11, 2023

Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week, its history, and why it matters

Learn about the important history of the annual Black Maternal Health Week from Maven’s Director of Health Equity, Dr. Dawn Godbolt.

April 10, 2023

Understanding the Black maternal health crisis and how digital health can make a difference

Here’s what employers and health plans need to know about the challenges facing Black birthing parents in the U.S., and how digital solutions can make a difference.

March 21, 2023

Compassion & advocacy: How doulas provide more equitable pregnancy & postpartum care

Increasing access to doula care should be a key component of any family benefits strategy. Here’s what HR and health plan leaders need to know about doulas and health equity.

October 11, 2022

Three ways that reproductive health restrictions can affect fertility care

As people across the United States grapple with the implications of restricted reproductive health access, fertility doctors and their patients face a great deal of uncertainty. Here's what health plans & employers need to know.

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September 14, 2022

Understanding social needs: Maven’s research on social determinants of health screening

Maven's clinical research team recently tested innovative ways to make social determinants of health screening for identifying social needs more effective, efficient, and patient-centered. Here's what we found.

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August 15, 2022

Prenatal care at home: Reducing ED admissions and in-person visits with Maven

Maven’s recent study examined the impact of virtual care on ED admissions and in-person care utilization during pregnancy to better understand if virtual care and content could replace some in-person visits during pregnancy.

May 27, 2022

Key learnings from ACOG: How Maven supports Black parents

Find out how Maven supports Black parents and families.

April 1, 2022

Providing more equitable care for all: An interview with Dr. Dawn Godbolt, Maven’s new Director of Health Equity

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Dawn Godbolt, PhD, joining Maven as our new Director of Health Equity. We sat down with Dr. Godbolt to learn more about her work, her thoughts on providing equitable care, and why she’s excited to join Maven.

March 14, 2022

Priscilla’s Maven Story: Navigating conception with PCOS

First-time mom Priscilla sought support from Maven as she navigated her fertility and pregnancy journey with PCOS.

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March 8, 2022

Whole-person preconception care: Why does it matter for your employees?

What is whole-person preconception care, and why is it important? In this article, we’ll explore whole-person preconception care, how it can impact your employees, and how you can provide support during this critical family-building stage.

February 16, 2022

Building the ‘on ramp’ to the healthcare system: A conversation with Maven’s Chief Growth Officer Will Porteous

In this Q&A, Will Porteous, Maven’s new chief growth officer, shares his perspective on where women’s and family health sits within the healthcare landscape and the post-pandemic future of digital health.

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January 14, 2022

How traditional healthcare benefits leave women & families behind

As employers prepare for the future of work, it’s essential to understand where their benefits fall short so they can build a program that ensures parents and families have the resources and financial protections necessary to thrive.

December 7, 2021

Maven Joins White House Maternal Health Day of Action to Ensure Safe Pregnancy and Childbirth for All

Maven joins the White House Maternal Health Day of Action with a renewed commitment to help improve vaccine education among pregnant people.

March 23, 2021

Kate's Maven Member Moment: Instant access to quality maternity care

Kate talked to us about building trusting relationships with our providers, what “high quality” means in healthcare, and how telehealth support through Maven helped complement her in-person care.

December 22, 2020

6 key findings from our survey on how COVID-19 is changing what pregnant people want

We surveyed 1,000 pregnant people about their preferences for care, how they use telehealth, where there are gaps in their access to specialists or to support, and what has shifted during the pandemic.

October 19, 2020

Finding a sense of calm: On motherhood with Jacobs Environmental Engineer Julia

New mom and Environmental Engineer Julia Schmidt is always on the run—literally. She’s working toward her personal goal of running a half marathon when she is 8-months postpartum. Her secret training tool? Maven!

June 12, 2020

What we're reading on racism in healthcare and maternal outcomes

We stand with our Black team members, patients, providers, and community members—and against injustice, violence, and racism in America.

September 15, 2019

Maven Insights: How we fill gaps in postpartum care

In this Maven Insights series, we highlight the gaps in postpartum care and show how our whole-person care model can fill them.