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Massachusetts Expands Postpartum Support | Boston News
- Published
- September 15, 2026
- Duration
- 1:33
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- Last updated
- Sep 16, 2026
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Governor Healey is rolling out major new support for new moms—$2 million to expand the Welcome Family program, offering free nurse visits right after birth, and $250,000 to boost MCPAP for Moms, connecting mothers with mental health care. Meanwhile, state health rules are being updated to catch mood and anxiety disorders earlier, during routine checkups—n…
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Governor Healey is rolling out major new support for new moms—$2 million to expand the Welcome Family program, offering free nurse visits right after birth, and $250,000 to boost MCPAP for Moms, connecting mothers with mental health care. Meanwhile, state health rules are being updated to catch mood and anxiety disorders earlier, during routine checkups—not just postpartum depression—and broaden screening to cover a wider range of mental health needs. The goal? To ensure every new mom gets the s
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