Urgent Call to Action: Launch Your Mother Support Station to Champion H.R. 4074 & S. 4480
Maternal health is not a luxury—it's a fundamental right! 💜 The journey of recovery after pregnancy and childbirth is essential, and specialized care like pelvic health services should be accessible to all.
We have a massive opportunity to turn potential into progress with the Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act.
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H.R. 4074 has been introduced in the House by Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE) and Lori Trahan (D-MA).
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Its bipartisan companion bill, S.4480, has been introduced in the Senate.
This critical legislation aims to ensure all mothers covered by Medicaid and CHIP can access vital pelvic health services, a major step toward supporting the long-term well-being of every mother. Our Next Mission: Activate the Mother Support Station
Now is the moment for us to mobilize the voices of those most impacted: our patients and their families. We are asking every member to establish a Mother Support Station in their practice or clinic.
This is a physical or virtual hub dedicated to gathering powerful letters of support for H.R. 4074 and S. 4480.
Here is your 3-Step Action Plan:
Designate a Station: Set up a dedicated table in your waiting area, or a prominent page on your website, branded as your "Mother Support Station." Print this out on 8x10 cardstock and place in a paper display next to a laptop/tablet.
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Empower Patients to Share Their Stories: We need personal accounts. Ask your patients and their loved ones to write letters/emails to their Representative and Senators. Message focus on why comprehensive postpartum care, including pelvic physical therapy, is non-negotiable. Template: Ask Your Representative to Support Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
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Use the Core Message: Urge them to champion H.R. 4074 and S.4480. Every mother deserves the chance to heal fully.
🗣️ The Power of Personal Testimony: Your patients’ stories—about navigating cesarean section recovery, managing pelvic floor disorders, or overcoming postpartum depression—are the most compelling tool we have to sway legislators. They illuminate why physical therapists are essential for postpartum care, recovery, and safety.
The collective strength of our advocacy will ensure this legislation moves forward. Thank you for making access to vital pelvic health a reality for every mother.
