Postpartum emergency department use among women with intellectual and developmental disabilities: a retrospective cohort study.
Monika MitraIlhom AkobirshoevSusan L ParishAnne ValentineKaren M ClementsTiffany A Moore SimasPublished in: Journal of epidemiology and community health (2019)
These findings contribute to the emerging research on perinatal health and healthcare use among women with IDD. Further research examining potential mechanisms behind the observed ED visit use is warranted. High ED use for mental health reasons among women with IDD suggests that their mental health needs are not being adequately met.