When Mothers Ask for Help: Harris Poll finds Gaps in Maternal Care, with Questions for Rhode Island

A new national study highlights inadequate postpartum support, barriers to treatment and a call for continued care.

By: Nancy Thomas

Outlets: RINewsToday

Published: September 12, 2026

Words: 1,870

Last Updated: 3 days, 3 hours ago

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A new national study highlights inadequate postpartum support, barriers to treatment and a call for continued care. The Lindsay Clancy case brings a Rhode Island connection to the discussion.

More than half of women who reported experiencing postpartum mental health issues received subpar or no support, according to findings released by The Harris Poll—a troubling measure of what can happen after childbirth, when a mother’s own needs may receive less attention.

The new report, published …

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