The use of intersectionality theory in the social sciences has proliferated in the past several
years, putting forward the argument that the interconnected identities of individuals, and the …

Infants born very preterm (< 32 weeks gestation) are at increased risk for death, medical
complications, and neurodevelopmental sequelae. The World Health Organization defines …

This report provides recommendations developed collaboratively by CDC and the Office of
Population Affairs (OPA) of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The …

Context Long‐acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods are recommended for young
women, but access is limited by cost and lack of knowledge among providers and …

Preterm birth rates declined for all age groups and overall from 10.41% to 9.54% of live
births. Mean maternal age increased from 27.4 years to 28.3 years. The contribution of fewer …

Objective Existing evidence of predictors of repeated teenage pregnancy has not been
assessed rigorously. This systematic review provides a comprehensive evaluation of …

Preterm birth (delivery before 37 weeks and 0/7 days of gestation) is a leading cause of
infant morbidity and mortality in the United States. In 2013, 11.4% of the nearly 4 million US …

Patients participating in group prenatal care gather together with women of similar
gestational ages and 2 providers who cofacilitate an educational session after a brief …

Objective To compare discontinuation rates and incidence of repeat pregnancy within 1 year
among young mothers choosing postplacental intrauterine devices (IUDs) versus …

Abstract Study Objective Rapid repeat adolescent pregnancy is a significant public health
concern. An effective and practical means of decreasing unintended second adolescent …