The use of machine learning (ML) in healthcare raises numerous ethical concerns,
especially as models can amplify existing health inequities. Here, we outline ethical …

OBJECTIVE: To synthesize the literature on associations between social determinants of
health and pregnancy-related mortality and morbidity in the United States and to highlight …

During 2017–2019, HDP prevalence among delivery hospitalizations increased from 13.3%
to 15.9%. The highest prevalence was among women aged 35–44 (18.0%) and 45–55 …

Significant racial and ethnic disparities in maternal morbidity and mortality exist in the United
States. Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die a pregnancy-related death as …

Racial disparities in health have existed in the United States for centuries. 1 In 1899, WEB
Du Bois noted the prevalence of poor health among black people, describing it as an …

Purpose Racial/ethnic disparities in severe maternal morbidity (SMM) are substantial, but
little is known about whether these disparities are changing over time or the role of maternal …

OBJECTIVE: To describe racial and ethnic disparities in the incidence of severe maternal
morbidity during delivery hospitalizations in the United States. METHODS: We conducted a …

The delivery of high quality and equitable care for both mothers and newborns is complex
and requires efforts across many sectors. The United States spends more on childbirth than …

Background Randomized controlled trials document the safety and efficacy of reduced
frequency prenatal visit schedules and virtual visits, but real-world data are lacking. Our …

Black women in the United States have historically overcome extreme hardships and
continue to do so. They have survived unthinkable bouts of trauma due to their subordinate …