Key Takeaways The Problem: Postpartum mental health issues are the leading cause of maternal mortality in the U.S., yet standard care relies on delayed, office-based checkups. The Gap: Even medical professionals (like NICU doctors) often suffer in silence due to cultural pressure to "bounce back" and a lack of proactive screening. The Solution: Mandating universal postpartum medical home visits to treat the mother-infant dyad together in their home environment. The Evidence:

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