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. 2023 Mar 1;66(1):132-149.
doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000759. Epub 2022 Oct 17.

Improving Postpartum and Long-Term Health After an Adverse Pregnancy Outcome: Examining Interventions From a Health Equity Perspective

Julia D Ditosto  1 , Maya V Roytman  1   2 , Brigid M Dolan  3 , Sadiya S Khan  4 , Charlotte M Niznik  1 , Lynn M Yee  1
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Improving Postpartum and Long-Term Health After an Adverse Pregnancy Outcome: Examining Interventions From a Health Equity Perspective

Julia D Ditosto et al. Clin Obstet Gynecol. .

Abstract

Gestational diabetes mellitus and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) that affect 15% of pregnancies in the United States. These APOs have long-term health implications, with greater risks of future cardiovascular and chronic disease later in life. In this manuscript, we review the importance of timely postpartum follow-up and transition to primary care after APOs for future disease prevention. We also discuss interventions to improve postpartum follow-up and long-term health after an APO. In recognizing racial and ethnic disparities in APOs and chronic disease, we review important considerations of these interventions through a health equity lens.

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DISCLOSURES: The authors report no conflict of interest.

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Considerations for developing an intervention from a health equity perspective for postpartum individuals with APOs, guided by the socioecological model.
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