Syndemic Perspectives to Guide Black Maternal Health Research and Prevention During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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DOI: 10.1007/s10995-020-02983-7
Abstract: The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and related policies have led to an unequal distribution of morbidity and mortality in the U.S. For Black women and birthing people, endemic vulnerabilities and disparities may exacerbate deleterious COVID-19… read more here.
Keywords: black women; women birthing; birthing people; health ... See more keywords
Addressing the National Crisis Facing Black and Latina Women, Birthing People, and Infants: The Maternal and Child Health Equity Summit.
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DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000005067
Abstract: To address the national crisis of maternal and infant health disparities, especially outcomes experienced by Black and Latina women and birthing people, The New York Academy of Medicine, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount… read more here.
Keywords: health; summit; women birthing; care ... See more keywords
Factors associated with person-centered care during pregnancy and birth for Black women and birthing people in California.
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DOI: 10.1111/birt.12675
Abstract: INTRODUCTION In the United States, adverse birth outcomes are most prevalent among Black women and birthing people, who are known to experience increased mistreatment and disrespect in care. The purpose of this paper is to… read more here.
Keywords: factors associated; person centered; care; birth ... See more keywords
Companionship for women/birthing people using antenatal and intrapartum care in England during COVID-19: a mixed-methods analysis of national and organisational responses and perspectives
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-051965
Abstract: Objectives To explore stakeholders’ and national organisational perspectives on companionship for women/birthing people using antenatal and intrapartum care in England during COVID-19, as part of the Achieving Safe and Personalised maternity care In Response to… read more here.
Keywords: england; companionship visiting; maternity; women birthing ... See more keywords
Trends and inequities in severe maternal morbidity in Massachusetts: A closer look at the last two decades
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0279161
Abstract: It is estimated that 50,000–60,000 pregnant people in the United States (US) experience severe maternal morbidity (SMM). SMM includes life-threatening conditions, such as acute myocardial infarction, acute renal failure, amniotic fluid embolism, disseminated intravascular coagulation,… read more here.
Keywords: black birthing; smm; severe maternal; maternal morbidity ... See more keywords
Medicaid Expansion Led To Reductions In Postpartum Hospitalizations.
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DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2022.00819
Abstract: The Affordable Care Act (ACA) Medicaid expansions increased preconception and postpartum insurance coverage among low-income birthing people, leading to greater use of outpatient care. In this study we evaluated whether the expansions affected rates of… read more here.
Keywords: expansion led; reductions postpartum; postpartum hospitalizations; birthing people ... See more keywords
Black Perinatal Mental Health: Prioritizing Maternal Mental Health to Optimize Infant Health and Wellness
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.807235
Abstract: Infant mental health is interconnected with and affected by maternal mental health. A mother or birthing person's mental health before and during pregnancy and the postpartum period is essential for a child's development. During the… read more here.
Keywords: black mothers; health; maternal mental; birthing people ... See more keywords