Background: Severe maternal morbidity and mortality are worse in the United States than in
all similar countries, with the greatest effect on Black women. Emerging research suggests …

Introduction Contraceptive counseling during the perinatal period is an important component
of comprehensive perinatal care. We synthesized research about contraceptive counseling …

Importance Thirty-seven US states and the District of Columbia mandate reporting newborns
with suspected prenatal substance exposure to the state, and punitive policies that link …

Induction of labor (IOL) rates in the United States have nearly tripled since 1990. We
examine official US birth records to document increases in states' IOL rates among …

PURPOSE Physically or psychologically distressing birth experiences can influence
postpartum health, parenting efficacy, and future pregnancy plans. Communication deficits …

Background and Objectives Racial disparities exist in both neurologic and obstetric
populations, underscoring the importance of evaluating pregnancy outcomes in diverse …

Pregnancy intention screening does not identify need for pregnancy prevention and ignores
the nuances of lived experiences while reinforcing white middle-class normative …

Research The experience of obstetric violence is well documented. However, the impact on
and experience of doulas and midwives who witness OV deserves more attention. The …

While Canadian maternal mortality rates suggest widespread access to high-quality care,
perinatal health care outcomes and care experiences among pregnant people in Canada …