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What Role Could Doulas Play in Addressing Black American Maternal Mortality?

As the United States grapples with the staggering inequities in maternal mortality rates that disproportionately affect Black women, doulas have taken center stage as a proposed near-panacea for the crisis. Policymakers across the country, reporters and health care providers have all encouraged rapid expansion of doula access for all pregnant women, especially low-income Black women. … Continue reading “What Role Could Doulas Play in Addressing Black American Maternal Mortality?”

Skills-Gap Training for Midwives in Rural Afghanistan: An Evaluation

Background: Afghanistan has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the world with estimations between 52 and 110 per 1,000 live births in 2017, depending on the source.[1],[2] In addition, thousands of Afghan women die each year from preventable pregnancy-related causes; 396 maternal deaths per 100,000 births.[3] These figures are alarming enough, however many agencies assert … Continue reading “Skills-Gap Training for Midwives in Rural Afghanistan: An Evaluation”

Importance of Weight Management in Women of Childbearing Age

Developing effective strategies to prevent excessive weight gain in women of childbearing age before, during and after pregnancy is critical to preventing obesity-related maternal and newborn health complications…read more

Insight Into Non-Communicable Diseases and Maternal Health Around the Globe

Recent research published in PLOS ONE focuses on non-communicable illness during pregnancy and its impact on women and their children. Read highlights from the latest collection in partnership with the Maternal Health Task Force, “Non-Communicable Diseases and Maternal Health Around the Globe”……read more

Preterm Birth: A Critical Issue for the Mother-Baby Dyad

Prematurity is the leading underlying cause of death in children under five years, with over one million babies dying each year worldwide due to complications of preterm birth. For those who survive, the consequences of being born too soon can continue throughout the life course, impacting individuals, families and communities…read more