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Elizabeth Lutz1, Kaitlyn Cedoz
1University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi.
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Visual impairment affects millions of reproductive-aged individuals worldwide, yet obstetric care for this population remains underrepresented in clinical guidelines and medical education. Patients with visual impairment face unique barriers throughout the reproductive continuum. This review provides a comprehensive, obstetrician-gynecologist-focused framework for the care of the visually impaired. Key topics include communication, optimization, screening for coercion and violence, prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care, breast/chest feeding, and contraception. Emphasis is placed on patient autonomy, consent, trauma-informed care, and compliance with legal/ethical standards. Integrating disability-competent practices into obstetric care is essential to improving outcomes and advancing equity in reproductive health.
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