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fraiserouge@lemmy.worldBanned to Health - Resources and discussion for everything health-related@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 month ago

The US town that pays every pregnant woman $1,500: ‘We’re not OK with our babies being born into poverty’

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The US town that pays every pregnant woman $1,500: ‘We’re not OK with our babies being born into poverty’

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fraiserouge@lemmy.worldBanned to Health - Resources and discussion for everything health-related@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 month ago
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Infants in Rx Kids in Flint, Michigan, saw lower rates of prematurity and other issues, saving millions in NICU visits
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    $1,500 is still poverty…

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      It could easily be enough to lift someone out of it.

      Anyway, don’t let perfect be the enemy of good.

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        Most developed nations have a minimum of 6 months paid parental leave and reduced, if not free, costs on early childcare. America is a joke

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          Yes, which is why we need to strive to make it better.

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      It can cover the additional costs of being pregnant, assuming you have health coverage, keeping you from dropping into poverty

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