By Alison Kuznitz
Mass Live
Pregnant individuals and new mothers could soon benefit from expanded physical and mental health care options under a sweeping maternal health bill the House unanimously passed on Thursday.
Representatives say the legislation, which now heads to the Senate, could stem the tide of deteriorating maternal health outcomes, particularly among people of color, by creating a pathway for certified professional midwives (CPMs) and lactation consultants to be licensed in Massachusetts and removing regulatory barriers to open birth centers that offer home-like environments during labor.
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