Racial/ethnic differences in pre-pregnancy conditions and adverse maternal outcomes in the nuMoM2b cohort: A population-based cohort study.

Meghan E MeredithLauren N SteimleKaitlyn K StanhopeMarissa H PlatnerSheree L Boulet

Published in: PloS one (2024)

Pre-existing conditions may explain some of the association between non-Hispanic Black race/ethnicity and severe preeclampsia. Specific pre-pregnancy conditions were associated with adverse maternal outcomes and the incorporation of comorbidities improved the performance of most risk prediction models.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
early onset
preterm birth
type diabetes
body mass index
physical activity
adverse drug
metabolic syndrome
electronic health record