Study finds recent Haitian immigrants at increased risk for adverse pregnancy, post-partum outcomes

Pregnancy and postpartum are critical time periods when immigrants may be particularly vulnerable to unmet medical and social needs. A 2023 report from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health revealed that foreign-born Massachusetts residents are 1.4 times more likely to experience severe maternal morbidity compared with US-born residents.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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