Perinatal healthcare access, perceived quality, and preferences among historically underrepresented mother-infant dyads: a mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT: Timely and accessible prenatal and postpartum healthcare supports the health and well-being of the mother-infant dyad, enabling detection and prevention of pregnancy-related complications and chronic conditions. In the U.S., maternal mortality and morbidity are disproportionately higher in Black and Hispanic/Latina women. Focused, intentional dyadic care informed by patient perspectives can improve healthcare access and mitigate inequities. To understand factors influencing access to and perceived effectiveness of perinatal healthcare for mother-infant dyads by exploring perspectives, preferences, perinatal health knowledge, and opportunities to empower mothers from historically marginalized or underrepresented backgrounds, to promote health advocacy. In this mixed-methods study, our inter

SUBMITTER: Amodio NC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12379449 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature