Search Results

VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on a lung cancer treatment, Alzheimer's disease and maternity care.

Meet Franchessca Palm: Navy Veteran, grad student and single mom by choice. She found fertility and maternity care support at VA.

Meet Naticia Sapp: Air Force Veteran, Nurse, Doula and Youth Advocate. She's on her maternity journey.

Having a maternity care coordinator at your side means you’ve got an advocate to ensure you and your baby receive the best care.

Additional services covered under the maternity care benefit include: newborn care for up to seven days, lactation services and products (consultation services, breast pumps and supplies), nursing bras, postpartum screenings and support groups. Maternity care coordinators are available at every VA medical center.  

My own experience with VA maternity care has changed the way I look at the system and its commitment to getting things right for Veterans. It’s clear to me that a cultural shift is taking place within VA.

VA is doing a lot to meet the needs of women Veterans—improving access, expanding services, and investing in specialized care.

Report examines the input of over 7,000 women Veterans: They are happier with VA health care than ever before.

Each pregnancy loss is unique. It is important to allow yourself to feel your emotions and seek support and health care as needed.

VA will soon expand coverage for medical services, including mental health care, for family members and primary family caregivers participating in the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA).

Use this outreach kit to help Veterans get the health care benefits they've earned and deserve.

Community leaders and VA employees from 46 facilities come together to explore the current and future state of perinatal care in VA.