Severe Maternal Morbidity in Deaf or Hard of Hearing Women in the United States
In unadjusted analyses, deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) women were at 80% higher risk for severe maternal morbidity (SMM) during delivery and postpartum compared to non-DHH women. Our findings demonstrate a critical need for inclusive preconception, prenatal, and postpartum care that address conditions that increase the risk for SMM among DHH people.
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Our 2-Part Series on Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Mothers' Experiences
Part One: Pregnancy Outcomes and Disparities for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Mothers
Part Two: Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Mothers’ Experiences with Pregnancy Care: Explaining Disparities
Pregnancy Experiences of Deaf People
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Perinatal Health Risks and Outcomes Among US Women With Self-Reported Disability, 2011–19