Perinatal and Postpartum Health Among People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Small, geographically limited studies report that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have increased risk for serious pregnancy-related and birth-related challenges, including preeclampsia, preterm birth, and increased anxiety and depression, than their peers. United States-based population-level data among people with IDD are lacking.

Objectives

To identify perinatal and postpartum outcomes among a national, longitudinal sample of people with IDD enrolled in public health insurance, compare subgroups of people with IDD, and compare outcomes among people with IDD with those of peers without IDD.

Design, setting, and participants

This retrospective cohort study used national Medicaid claims from January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2019

SUBMITTER: Shea L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11327882 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature