Maternal eating patterns during pregnancy and the first year postpartum contribute to short and long-term maternal and child health outcomes. Food choices result from an [...]

Women’s health behaviors during pregnancy have long-lasting effects for both mother and child. One common consequence of health-compromising behaviors is excess gestatio[...]

The transitional state of gestation is marked by rapid physiological shifts, at the intersection of sense of self and dominant societal discourses about pregnancy and mot[...]

ABSTRACTMARIAMA T. FOH. Development of a patient navigator training protocol to promote timely approval for pregnant African American women seeking pregnancy Medicaid co[...]

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to (1) explore the lived experience of teen mothers who graduated from high school and attended or completed co[...]

Hypertensive disorders are the most commonly reported medical disorder among pregnant women, and an important cause of adverse birth outcomes as well as maternal and peri[...]

Black people comprise a diverse range of nationalities, cultures, experiences, and perspectives, and therefore, cannot be considered a monolith. The Black-White maternal [...]

The sexual health of America's teens is a critical public health issue. Parents are ill-prepared and ill-equipped to fill the sexuality education gap facing today's teen[...]

The prevalence of sexual violence in the United States is on the rise. Sexual violence can result in a variety of physical, behavioral, and mental health issues as well [...]

Miscarriage, defined as pregnancy loss in the first 20 weeks of gestation, is a profound and individualized experience. It is estimated to occur in up to one in four preg[...]