Background The comparative safety of different birth settings is widely debated. Comparing
research across high-income countries is complex, given differences in maternity service …

The delivery of high quality and equitable care for both mothers and newborns is complex
and requires efforts across many sectors. The United States spends more on childbirth than …

Since the World Health Organization launched its commission on the social determinants of
health (SDOH) over a decade ago, a large body of research has proven that social …

Quality midwifery education is urgently needed to improve quality of care, end preventable
maternal and newborn mortality and stillbirths and deliver the agenda of UHC. The evidence …

Background Recently WHO researchers described seven dimensions of mistreatment in
maternity care that have adverse impacts on quality and safety. Applying the WHO …

Background Out‐of‐hospital births have been increasing in the United States, although past
studies have found wide variations between states. Our purpose was to examine trends in …

The decentralization of health systems can have direct repercussions on maternity care.
Some inequalities can be noted in outcomes, like neonatal and child mortality in Spain. This …

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Abstract In the United States, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) experience
more adverse health outcomes and report mistreatment during pregnancy and birth care …

Background: Maternal mortality decreased globally by about 38% between 2000 and 2017,
yet, it continues to climb in the United States. Gaping disparities exist in US maternal …