Addressing Disparities in Maternal Mortality: Understanding Why Women of Color Face Higher Risks During Pregnancy and Childbirth

Obstetrics, pregnancy

Introduction: Maternal mortality is a pressing issue that affects women worldwide, but there’s a stark and troubling reality in the United States: women of color face maternal mortality rates that are significantly higher than those of their white counterparts. This racial disparity in maternal health outcomes is a critical concern that demands our attention, understanding,…

New Fourth Trimester Guidelines Highlight Need for Birth Follow-up Care

Gynecology, Obstetrics, pregnancy

New Guidelines for the Fourth Trimester Last year the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released new recommendations for obstetricians during the immediate postpartum period—what is often dubbed the fourth trimester. The new guidelines suggest that post-natal appointments are set as early as three weeks or sooner after birth for those with certain risk…

Preparation is Key for the Fourth Trimester

Gynecology, Obstetrics, pregnancy

Postpartum care is vitally important, but planning for the few weeks following birth is just as essential. Last year the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) recommended earlier and more in-depth follow-up for patients during the immediate postpartum period. For good reason, as a large percentage of new moms skip postnatal care altogether; which can…

New Fourth Trimester Guidelines Highlight the Need for Follow-up Care

pregnancy

New Fourth Trimester Guidelines Highlight the Need for Follow-up Care Last year the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released new recommendations for obstetricians during the immediate postpartum period—what is referred to as the fourth trimester. The new guidelines suggest that post-natal appointments are set as early as three weeks or sooner after birth…