Amy Balbierz

TL;DR: The results of this study suggest that identifying support needs and expectations of new mothers is important for mothers’ recovery after childbirth and future postpartum depression prevention efforts should integrate a strong focus on social support.

TL;DR: Most black deliveries occur in a concentrated set of hospitals, and these hospitals have higher severe maternal morbidity rates, and Targeting quality improvement efforts at these hospitals may improve care for all deliveries and disproportionately impact care for black women.

TL;DR: Black mothers are more likely to deliver at higher risk-standardized severe maternal morbidity hospitals than are white mothers, contributing to black-white disparities.

TL;DR: Black and Hispanic VPTB infants are more likely to be born at hospitals with higher risk-adjusted neonatal morbidity and mortality rates, and these differences contribute to excess morbidityand mortality among black and Hispanic infants.

TL;DR: Results from this study indicate that many mothers do not feel prepared for the postpartum experience, and raises the hypothesis that capturing patient-centered domains that define the post partum experience and integrating these domains into patient care may enhance patient preparation for post Partum recovery and improve postpartums outcomes.