Martha Kole

Maternal fetal medicine fellow. Caring for moms and their cargo. Opinions are my own.

[SMFM @MySMFM]

Pregnancy experts applaud the House for passing the #BBBA to prevent maternal deaths. We're grateful to leaders who have championed these provisions @RepUnderwood, @RepAdams, @RepRobinKelly, @SpeakerPelosi & @FrankPallone. Tell your Senators to do the same https://t.co/d9Dl5NUPbB

[Ben Brown, MD, MS (he / him) @ben_brown_md]

Someone you love and respect has had an abortion.

Yes, you.

All I’m asking is that we make that empathy the basis for policies on abortion.

@prhdocs @RCRChoice @ppvotesri #AbortionIsHealthcare #StopTheBans #MedTwitter

[ACOG @acog]

As doctors, "it's our obligation to use our power to effect change," says @Reprorightsdoc to agreement from @VillaviMD. #ACOG2021

[ACOG Action @ACOGAction]

With a rise in #maternalmortality, a growing body of evidence shows many deaths occur after pregnancy-related #Medicaid coverage ends. @ACOG is taking action to ensure all individuals covered by Medicaid can keep coverage at least 1 yr postpartum. More: https://t.co/uIjaSPfM5Q

[SMFM @MySMFM]

Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act (#ACA) is an important strategy for states in addressing the rising rates of maternal mortality and racial disparities in pregnancy outcomes. #SavetheACA

[Martha Kole @MBKoleMD]

@ISUOG D!

[Jenni Villavicencio, MD, MPP (she/ella)🍉 @VillaviMD]

#Masks save lives. Period. End of story. #NoSpinJustScience #Debates2020

[Martha Kole @MBKoleMD]

We can all do better. “Choose to use words that affirm instead of question, benefit instead of oppress, respect instead of denigrate, and value instead of marginalize. Speak into existence the world in which you want to live — one word at a time.” https://t.co/fDrlOriwRM

[Yalda Afshar @yafshar]

great news for mother-baby dyads from the @CDCgov . no need to separate regardless of whether mom has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 https://t.co/BYEqI6OgUD #covid19 #pregnancy #breastfeeding @Bf_USA

[Martha Kole @MBKoleMD]

Just about to go running and then I thought OMG do I look unprofessional? No. No I do not. Mom. MFM. Runner. Professional. Is it funny that while publications from academic women are down due to balancing work & family in COVID shit like this gets published? #medbikini

[SMFM @MySMFM]

We partnered with @BirthEquity to develop, "Strategies to Overcome Racism's Impact on Pregnancy Outcomes." Use this image in slide decks, print it & hang it in your institution, or share on social media. https://t.co/0bwDJlhddZ

#RacismNotRace @MarchForMoms #BeyondMothersDay

[Martha Kole @MBKoleMD]

@VillaviMD is my hero.

[k8eschubert @k8eschubert]

Always appreciate and am in awe of @VillaviMD sharing her story and inspirational words related to her work as a reproductive health advocate and family planning physician. #CLC2020

[Martha Kole @MBKoleMD]

@womenandinfants practicing some #wellness today! Thanks to our amazing chair for making this happen. @orangetheory

[Martha Kole @MBKoleMD]

Proud to #mentor these future leaders in #WomensHealth. Improving obstetric care through shared-decision making. Now to find them some funding! @BrownMedicine @womenandinfants

[Martha Kole @MBKoleMD]

Excellent grand rounds by Dr. Lewkowitz @womenandinfants #languagematters. Intentional language changes bias and culture. Changing our thinking requires us to take an honest look at our own bias; only then can we improve the care we provide to our patients.

[Martha Kole @MBKoleMD]

Expected more from @WSJ Providing access to abortion will decrease #maternalmortality. Limiting access hurts women. @ACOGAction works to ensure women are able to make choices about their bodies and their lives. There is nothing ‘extreme’ about that.

[Jennifer Gunter @DrJenGunter]

Hey @WSJ this isn’t an opinion, it’s propaganda and lies. I’m not linking to it because this kind of shit doesn’t deserve any page clicks. Want an opinion on abortion? Ask an expert.

[Martha Kole @MBKoleMD]

Excellent work @eleliason We need to push all states to adopt a #medicaidextension to help combat #maternalmortality. What say you RI @RIDemParty @RIRepublicans #maternalhealth seems pretty nonpartisan to me.

[Erica Eliason @eleliason]

I am so happy that I can now shout from the rooftops that Medicaid expansion is associated with lower maternal mortality!!!!!
https://t.co/QdagvMQ2wB

[Martha Kole @MBKoleMD]

Extending Medicaid coverage beyond 60 days after pregnancy is a step towards reducing #maternalmortality. Come on Rhode Island, let’s move out of the ‘no action’ category. @ACOGAction @RIDemParty @RIRepublicans @GovRaimondo

[ACOG Action @ACOGAction]

NEW: We’ve updated our @acog map tracking state efforts to extend #Medicaid beyond 60 days after the end of pregnancy. There has already been a lot of state activity in 2020, and there’s more to come. Stay tuned!

[Martha Kole @MBKoleMD]

H7355 “recognizing the fetus as a human life upon the existence of a heartbeat” was heard in RI today. I oppose this unconstitutional ban. All women deserve the right to safe, comprehensive obstetric care - including abortion. @ACOGAction @RIDemParty @RIRepublicans

[Martha Kole @MBKoleMD]

@cmpettker @MFMSperling Werner’s expression is priceless!!