The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends postpartum care be treated as an ongoing process rather than a single doctor's visit. However, estimates suggest that a significant number of women do not attend even one postpartum appointment, in part due to access barriers like lack of health insurance, transportation and childcare. "The postpartum period is a precarious time for women in the United States. Current standards of care provide insufficient support for women who may be ...