The USA is one of the few countries in the world in which maternal and infant morbidity and
mortality continue to increase, with the greatest disparities observed among non-Hispanic …

Purpose The aim of this systematic review was to identify challenges faced by autistic
women during pregnancy and birth due to sensory issues or other features of Autism …

Abstract Background In Chicago, maternal morbidity and mortality is six times more likely
among Black birthing people than white, despite policy initiatives to promote maternal health …

Preterm birth (PTB) has a complex etiology that includes genetic heritability, lifestyle and
health, socioeconomic status, and psychosocial stress. Racial disparities in pregnancy …

Abstract Introduction In the United States, adverse birth outcomes are most prevalent among
Black women and birthing people, who are known to experience increased mistreatment …

Highlights•Historical and ongoing racism has created conditions wherein women of color
are disproportionately exposed to stress and adversity.•The consequences of exposure to …

Objective: To conduct a scoping review to determine how past studies have applied the
theory of intersectionality, a critical feminist research paradigm, to understand the physical …

Objective: To address health disparities in the perinatal period (ie, during pregnancy and
through one year after birth) by exploring the intersectional experiences of perinatal Black …

Chronic conflict and displacement carry consequences for personal and social violence.
How is violence embedded in displacement-related histories and ongoing circumstances …

Pronatalism is the belief system that encourages parenthood and reproduction, supporting
the notion that a woman's value is rooted in her ability to give birth to and parent children …