Social Determinants of Pregnancy-Related Mortality and Morbidity in the United States: A Systematic Review

Aug 5, 2024

Eileen Wang, Kimberly B Glazer, Elizabeth A Howell, Teresa M Janevic

Obstet Gynecol. 2020 Apr;135(4):896-915. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000003762.

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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Maternal Mortality in the United States Using Enhanced Vital Records, 2016‒2017

Aug 2, 2024

Marian F MacDorman, Marie Thoma, Eugene Declcerq, Elizabeth A Howell

Am J Public Health. 2021 Sep;111(9):1673-1681. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2021.306375. Epub 2021 Aug 12.

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Patient Sociodemographics and Comorbidities and Birth Hospital Characteristics Associated With Postpartum Emergency Department Care

Aug 1, 2024

Haley Zarrin, Carmen Vargas-Torres, Teresa Janevic, Toni Stern, Michelle P Lin

JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Mar 1;6(3):e233927. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.3927.

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A Qualitative Study Documenting Black Birthing Individuals’ Perspectives on the Disproportionate Rate of Preterm Birth in the Black Community

Jul 31, 2024

Sarahn M Wheeler, Khaila Ramey-Collier, Kelley E C Massengale, Konyin Adewumi, Thelma A Fitzgerald, Teresa Swezey, Geeta K Swamy, Amy Corneli

Womens Health Rep (New Rochelle). 2022 May 10;3(1):515-522. doi: 10.1089/whr.2021.0116. eCollection 2022.

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Maternal Cardiovascular Morbidity Events Following Preeclampsia: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Jul 30, 2024

Marie-Louise Meng, Zachary Frere, Matthew Fuller, Yi-Ju Li, Ashraf S Habib, Jerome J Federspiel, Sarahn M Wheeler, Jennifer B Gilner, Svati H Shah, Tetsu Ohnuma, Karthik Raghunathan, Vijay Krishnamoorthy

Anesth Analg. 2023 Apr 1;136(4):728-737. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000006310. Epub 2022 Dec 13.

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Achieving Breastfeeding Equity and Justice in Black Communities: Past, Present, and Future

Jul 29, 2024

Ifeyinwa V Asiodu, Kimarie Bugg, Aunchalee E L Palmquist

Breastfeed Med. 2021 Jun;16(6):447-451. doi: 10.1089/bfm.2020.0314. Epub 2021 May 12.

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Optimizing Prepregnancy Cardiovascular Health to Improve Outcomes in Pregnant and Postpartum Individuals and Offspring: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Jul 26, 2024

Sadiya S Khan, LaPrincess C Brewer, Mary M Canobbio, Marilyn J Cipolla, William A Grobman, Jennifer Lewey, Erin D Michos, Eliza C Miller, Amanda M Perak, Gina S Wei, Holly Gooding; American Heart Association Council on Epidemiology and Prevention; Council on Clinical Cardiology; Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing; Council on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology; Council on Hypertension; Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health; Council on Peripheral Vascular Disease; and Stroke Council

Circulation. 2023 Feb 14;147(7):e76-e91. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001124. Epub 2023 Feb 13.

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UAB Center for Women’s Reproductive Health (CWRH) Seminar – Jul 26, 2024

Jul 26, 2024

CWRH Seminar: TODAY at 12:30pm (CST) . Dr. Bill Andrews will present: “From Meager Beginnings to a Powerhouse: The Expansion of Women’s Health at UAB.” Dr. Rachel Sinkey will present “Spotlight on Maternal and Infant Health Equity”. Register here: https://uab.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuc-GupzovGd3c62X3_UahVVpXAqt1yuFo#/registration

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Centering Equity and Fostering Stakeholder Collaboration and Trust—Pillars of the Maternal Health Innovation Program in Maryland

Jul 25, 2024

Andreea A Creanga, Briana Kramer, Carrie Wolfson, Meighan Mary, Elizabeth M Stierman, Sarah Clifford, Ada Ezennia, Jane Rhule, Nina Martin, Maxine Vance-Reed, Teneele Bruce, Bonnie DiPietro, Adriane Burgess, Nicole Warren, Shari N Lawson, Sarah Meyerholz, Kelly Bower

Health Equity. 2024 Jun 27;8(1):406-418. doi: 10.1089/heq.2023.0127. eCollection 2024.

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Congratulations to our 3rd cohort of @PennOBGYN summer research interns!

Jul 25, 2024

Grateful to @AbikeJames for organizing an impactful #OBGYN summer research program. Her dedication to supporting students underrepresented in medicine is making a real difference. @PennOBGYN @PennMedicine @FlorenciaPolite

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