#BirthOutcomes
🧵Yesterday, I received notice that my #NIH grant, on the social environment, lifecourse, epigenetics & #birthoutcomes in Black families, was terminated. This grant represented a critical effort to address the ⬆️ rates of maternal & infant mortality in the US, particularly among Black mothers & babies
March 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Our #NIHresearch aimed to uncover the complex interactions between social factors and biological processes that affect #birthoutcomes, with the goal of developing interventions to improve the health and well-being of Black mothers and their children. 🪡
March 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM
@avitalnn.bsky.social and I have an offer from a publisher for our book about birth outcomes in the US and how we push back against a broken industry. Today we started planning some requested revisions/tweaks. It’s a really really good book y’all. Stay tuned. #maternalhealth #birthoutcomes
December 9, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Please let me know if you’d like me to add you. #maternalhealth #birthoutcomes #togetherwemakeitbetter

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January 19, 2025 at 9:50 PM
November 17, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Thrilled that my JMP found a home in the Journal of International Economics (@jintlecon.bsky.social)!🎉

This paper examines how NAFTA-induced trade shocks affected U.S. infant 👶 health.
Full paper:🔗 authors.elsevier.com/a/1kktQ5330m...

#Economics #TradePolicy #HealthEconomics #NAFTA #BirthOutcomes
authors.elsevier.com
March 12, 2025 at 4:56 AM
This study looked at the effects of #doula presence on birth outcomes. "for every 100 patients who received doula care, there were 15 to 34 more vaginal births after cesarean".
#doulasactivists #vbac #birthoutcomes

www.ajog.org/article/S000...
Quantifying the association between doula care and maternal and neonatal outcomes
The United States suffers from an increasing rate of severe maternal morbidity, paired with a wide disparity in maternal health by race. Doulas are posited to be a useful resource to increase positive...
www.ajog.org
March 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
California is taking a bold step to combat birth deserts by advancing SB 1271, a bill aimed at enhancing midwifery training and accessibility in underserved areas.

Learn more here

#CA #CitizenPortal #RuralTraining #BirthOutcomes
Committee advances bill to map midwife preceptor capacity to expand rural training pipeline
SB 1271 would require the Medical Board to collect data on licensed midwives’ availability to serve as preceptors and share results with the Department of Healthcare Access and Information to address rural 'birth deserts.' An aspiring midwife from Coachella Valley described the local access crisis; the committee passed the bill to health.
citizenportal.ai
June 17, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Miruna Dragulin reflects on the recent Wednesday night with PET event, which brought together a panel of experts to explore if assisted reproduction impacts the health of resulting children. Read in BioNews: www.progress.org.uk/what-is-the-...

#fertilityimpact #IVF #BirthOutcomes #fertility
May 11, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Nebraska lawmakers are pushing for LB 701 to make doula support a right for all, ensuring every birthing person feels empowered and supported during childbirth.

Learn more here!

#NE #MaternalHealth #BirthOutcomes #CitizenPortal #HealthcareAccess
Nebraska advocates push for LB 701 to expand access to doula support
Testimony emphasizes the need for doula support to improve birth outcomes in Nebraska.
citizenportal.ai
March 3, 2025 at 1:13 AM
“How women are doing during pregnancy affects them and the next generation.” - ⁦Dr. Catherine Monk’s @Monk_Lab⁩ at ⁦@nyphospital⁩ ⁦@ColumbiaMed⁩ on #stress in #pregnancy, baby sex and #birthoutcomes - #Pediatricians pay attention!
November 20, 2024 at 3:18 AM
New review finds prenatal cannabis exposure linked to lower birth weight and potentially worse infant health at delivery. More research is needed as cannabis use rises. Use caution during pregnancy!

Read more: doi.org/10.1089/can....

#Cannabis #Pregnancy #BirthOutcomes #THC
August 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM