49. Half of new mothers dealing with financial stress
Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
New research out of the University of Michigan shows that half of new mothers are dealing with financial stress, especially from healthcare costs. The recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open shows that up to half of new or expectant moms can’t pay their bills, including healthcare bills. Three in five said healthcare was unaffordable, and one out of four skipped their doctor visits due to the cost of care. The study shows that even women with private health insurance face high out-of-pocket costs, deductibles and co-payments for pregnancy and childbirth-related care, often making them choose between paying for basic living expenses or seeing their doctor.
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
