Survey of 3,800+ new mothers finds Medicaid patients report worse birth outcomes and feeling unheard
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By: Kelcie Moseley-Morris - June 19, 2026 3:05 am
Summary
A nationwide survey of over 3,800 people who gave birth in 2023-2024 found that Medicaid patients reported worse outcomes than those with private insurance, limited access to care, and feeling unheard and disregarded during pregnancy and labor. The Listening to Mothers survey, conducted by the National Partnership for Women and Families, is the largest of its kind and highlights ongoing disparities in maternal healthcare based on insurance type.
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bskySurvey of 3,800+ new mothers finds Medicaid patients report worse birth outcomes and feeling unheardohiocapitaljournal.comKey quotes
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Access to care remains limited for some
Women often feel unheard and disregarded during pregnancy and labor and delivery
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