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Amazing, magical, and beautiful often describe the excitement of childbirth, but with a new baby comes new stressors.
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Get the support you need from the comfort of your home
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Midwives have been caring for women for centuries. But until the 1940s, history tells us they were generally local women with good hearts and instincts, but no formal education. Times have changed, as has the scope of midwifery practice.
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Long before patient-centered medical homes or accountable care organizations were buzzwords, Salt Lake City–based Intermountain Healthcare was looking at all of the points of care that could improve the health of patients in its system. It did not take long to identify mental health as a problem.
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No matter what health concerns you may have, Intermountain Health is just a call or click away.
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