Prenatal and Postpartum Care Experiences Among Black Birthing People in the United States: An Integrative Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Among Black birthing people, high-quality, respectful care throughout pregnancy and postpartum is hindered by distrust, racial discrimination, and unsatisfactory care. The purpose of this integrative review was to examine prenatal and postpartum care experiences among Black birthing people in the United States.

Methods

A literature search, spanning from inception through October 6, 2022, across 4 research databases, used a combination of keywords to capture reports on care experiences among Black birthing people. We included quantitative and qualitative studies in the United States with people who self-identified as Black or African American and reported prenatal or postpartum health care experiences. Intrapartum experiences were excluded. All studies were evalu

SUBMITTER: Segovia LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11980764 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature