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Technology-Enabled Service Improves Maternal Mental Health

A randomized trial of 642 first‑time mothers showed that Baby2Home, a technology‑enabled postpartum service, significantly lowered stress, depression and anxiety scores while boosting overall health, relationship satisfaction and self‑efficacy. The digital platform combined educational content, infant‑care trackers, symptom monitoring and on‑demand mental‑health support. Results were measured across five check‑ins over the first year after birth, with the intervention group outperforming usual care on every metric. Researchers suggest the next step is scaling the model through value‑based payment structures.