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 …

Background In the US, a wide body of evidence has documented significant racial-ethnic
disparities in women's health, and growing attention has focused on discrimination in health …

Objective To examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on birth satisfaction and
perceived health care discrimination during childbirth, and in turn, the influence of these …

Purpose: Severe racial inequities in maternal and infant health in the United States are
caused by the many forms of systemic racism. One manifestation of systemic racism that has …

Background Ethnic disparities in maternal mortality were first documented in the UK in the
early 2000s but are known to be widening. This project aimed to describe the women who …

Introduction: People of color and low-income and uninsured populations in the United States
have elevated risks of adverse maternal health outcomes alongside low levels of postpartum …

Objective Postpartum visits are an important opportunity to address ongoing maternal
health. Experiences of discrimination in healthcare can impact healthcare use, including …

Importance Improving care during the postpartum period is a clinical and policy priority.
During the comprehensive postpartum visit, guidelines recommend delivery of a large …

Black women in the USA face significant inequities in maternal mortality and morbidity. They
die from pregnancy-related deaths at a rate three to four times higher than white women,[1] …

Introduction Experiences of people of color with maternity care are understudied but
understanding them is important to improving quality and reducing racial disparities in birth …