Michigan hospitals test new ways to manage Post-Birth pain with fewer opioids

This study looked at how well hospitals in Michigan followed new national guidelines for managing pain after childbirth. The goal was to reduce the use of opioid painkillers while still controlling pain effectively. Researchers worked with 69 hospitals and tested two different support methods to help hospitals adopt the guidelines. The study measured how often opioids were prescribed and in what amounts, aiming to improve care and reduce risks.