NIH R01 · 2024
PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT: There is a maternal health crisis in the United States that disproportionately affects Black birthing people. Black birthing people are two times more likely to experience severe maternal morbidity (SMM) - “unexpected outcomes of labor and delivery that result in significant short- or long-term consequences to a birthing person’s health” – than non-Hispanic White birthing people. Preventing preeclampsia, increased or maintained engagement in healthy behaviors (e.g., physical activity), and support addressing health-related social needs can enhance receipt of timely, appropriate care and reduce risk for SMM. The Maternal OutcoMes (MOMs) Program implemented at…
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