Obstetrics and Gynecology

It's clear that doulas provide an opportunity to boost birth equity, but to truly do that, doulas themselves must be championed by healthcare systems.

New research from Boston Medical Center indicates that reproductive healthcare providers must acknowledge racism to break down mistrust.

Chidiebere Ibe says his work is not just about the lack of representation in medical illustrations. It's also about the beauty of African culture.

Because of their high risk of hospitalization and pregnancy complications, pregnant women need tailored conversations for even common immunizations.

Research shows Black women are more likely to die of pregnancy-related complications. But how and why? BMC experts are determined to find out.

In a joint effort, BMC, BUSM, and BUMG hope that using inclusive language will be the foundation for a safe, welcoming environment for all.

A new study at BMC shows that U.S.-born birthing people have an increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes compared to patients born elsewhere.

Refugee women are at higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, often due to a lack of healthcare access. A mobile clinic aims to change that.

Providing doula coverage under Medicaid could increase access to this birthing support resource and help bridge inequities in maternal outcomes.

A new clinical trial will research how BRIGHT, a trauma-responsive, attachment-based therapeutic parenting intervention, helps mothers with addiction.

BMC experts testified in support of eliminating the requirement to report abuse and neglect for babies born with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome.

Guidelines recommend discontinuing cervical cancer screening at 65, but new research shows that the majority of women don't meet the criteria to stop.