The burden of preeclampsia, a substantial contributor to perinatal morbidity and mortality, is
not born equally across the population. Although the prevalence of preeclampsia has been …

Maternal morbidity and mortality (MMM) is a significant problem in the USA, with about 700
maternal deaths every year and an estimated 50,000 “near misses.” Disparities in MMM by …

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 …

Maternal prenatal stress influences offspring neurodevelopment and birth outcomes
including the ratio of males to females born; however, there is limited understanding of what …

The literature abounds with examples of racial/ethnic disparities in both obstetric outcomes
and care. Disparities in maternal mortality are well documented with non-Hispanic blacks …

Background Increased efforts have focused on reducing maternal morbidity and mortality in
the United States (US). Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, chronic hypertension, diabetes …

Pregnancy is commonly referred to as a window into future CVH (cardiovascular health).
During pregnancy, physiological adaptations occur to promote the optimal growth and …

Importance Severe maternal morbidity and mortality are important indicators of maternal
health. Pregnancy rates are increasing in women with disabilities, but their risk of severe …

Background Racial disparities contribute to maternal morbidity in the United States.
Hypertension is associated with poor maternal outcomes, including stroke. Disparities in …

Marked racial and ethnic disparities exist in infant feeding in the United States. Based on a
review of recent literature, this article examines current discrepancies between the 2020 …