Postnatal Unit Care and Safe Transition Home

The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations with 60% of deaths occurring during the postpartum period. This chapter presents the case study of Maya Howard. Maya represents of composite of qualitative research studies that reveals missteps, gaps, and oversights of Black mothers and birthing people during birth and the postpartum period. Using a Black feminist framework, the chapter offers solutions to improve postnatal unit care and the transition home, a critical step in improving care and saving lives for all mothers and birthing people.

Source: Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology - July 28, 2022 Category: OBGYN Tags: Respectful, Equitable, and Supportive Postpartum Care Source Type: research