Background The maternal mortality rate (MMR) in the United States (USA) continues to
increase despite medical advances and is exacerbated by stark racial disparities. Black …

Black women in the United States (US) disproportionately experience adverse pregnancy
outcomes, including maternal mortality, compared to women of other racial and ethnic …

Black women in the United States experience considerable amounts of stress, which has
been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior studies have linked stress to adverse …

Information services for maternal and child health are increasingly being implemented at
scale and integrated into public health infrastructures in Global South countries. These …

BACKGROUND The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends
universal screening for tobacco, alcohol, and drug use as a part of routine prenatal care …

Objective To describe the experiences of perinatal Black, Indigenous, and other People of
Color (BIPOC) women in healthcare interactions. Methods We conducted eight virtual focus …

Aim The aim of the study was to explore the lived experience of stress as described by Black
childbearing women. Design A phenomenological approach was used. Methods Seven …

Introduction Childhood abuse is a major public health concern and a risk factor for
subsequent poor maternal mental health. This study of 176 racially diverse women explored …

Purpose: Community health centers (CHCs) provide critical health care access for people
who experience high risks during and after pregnancy, however it is unclear to what extent …

Since the beginning of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, health care
professionals have made swift accommodations to provide consistent and safe care …