Disparities in Postpartum Care Visits: The Dynamics of Parental Leave Duration and Postpartum Care Attendance.
Brianna Keefe-OatesElizabeth JaniakBarbara GottliebJarvis T ChenPublished in: Maternal and child health journal (2024)
While shorter leave durations increased the risk of not attending postpartum care, those with lower incomes had the highest absolute risk of not attending care. Policies to support paid leave and extended leave duration are necessary, along with additional supports to increase postpartum care utilization, particularly among low-income families.