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  • Reproductive Health
  • Disability Studies
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • Over 70 million Americans, including 35 million women, live with disabilities.
  • Approximately 10-12% of reproductive-age women have a disability.
  • Disability does not prevent pregnancy or the desire for children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate pregnancy outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
  • To outline general preconception care guidelines.
  • To review disability-specific considerations for improving pregnancy care.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review of existing literature.
  • It synthesizes data on pregnancy outcomes in disabled populations.
  • It examines preconception care and disability-specific factors.

Main Results:

  • Pregnant individuals with physical, intellectual, developmental, or sensory disabilities face increased risks.
  • Adverse outcomes include hypertensive disorders, hemorrhage, and preterm birth.
  • Targeted preconception care can mitigate some risks.

Conclusions:

  • Improving pregnancy outcomes requires addressing disability-specific needs.
  • Comprehensive preconception care is crucial for pregnant individuals with disabilities.
  • Further research is needed to optimize care models for this population.