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At Uplift Lab we believe that knowledge should be accessible to everyone. Enjoy our open access epidemiology text, authored by @TheUpliftLab co-leader, @BovbjergMarit. Check out the link below to download this valuable resource! Learn more: vist.ly/3mmwvf8

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(1/2) A new national study—the largest ever conducted—finds: For low risk pregnancies, planned home birth and planned birth center birth are equally safe for both mother and baby...

🎉 U.S. National Breastfeeding Month Begins August 1st! In celebration, we will be sharing studies, papers, and additional content corresponding with each week. 📚 To learn more about U.S. National Breastfeeding Month, visit: vist.ly/3f2ic

(4/4) 📚 Read more: med.ubc.ca/news/people-of… 📚 The full findings: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38250299/

(3/4) 📝 In this groundbreaking study, Dr. Tanya Khemet Taiwo and colleagues explore the lack of PMAD screening in people of color and solutions to bring change. #LearnMore at the links below!

(1/4) This Black Maternal Mental Health Week, we are elevating the importance of increasing screening for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) for pregnant and postpartum people in the U.S. 🤰🏾🧠

Join Uplift Lab co-director & QMNC co-lead Dr. Melissa Cheyney (@QMNC_Research)! Join the Legacy of QMNC: Leadership Forum with Dr. Holly Kennedy and Dr. Cheyney ➡️Free registration for QMNC members→ qmnc.org/about-qmnc/cal… ➡️Not a member? Join for free→ qmnc.org/about-qmnc/abo…

Happy Pride Month from Uplift Lab! 🌈 Queer representation in research is vital. It uncovers rich stories of diverse human experiences and deepens our understanding of intersectionality. Let's advocate for inclusive research practices that honor every identity all year long.

🌸 May is Maternal Mental Health Month! Perinatal mood disorders can affect anyone, and early detection is crucial. However, a study by Birth Place Lab's Dr. Tanya Taiwo shows that people of color are less likely to be screened. Read at: vist.ly/3643r

(3/3) We extend our deepest gratitude to midwives worldwide for their pivotal role in nurturing the cycle of life and ensuring the wellbeing of families around the world!

(2/3) Their work offers a unique intersection of clinical expertise and emotional support, empowering women and birthing people to make informed choices, fostering confidence and safety in one of humanity's most fundamental experiences. 🌿

(1/3) 🎉 Happy International Day of the Midwife to midwives everywhere! Midwives carry forward the traditions and practices of birthing that have evolved over millennia.

*Research co-authored

(1/5) Research from co-authored by Uplift Lab's Marit L. Bovbjerg, PhD explores how hospital factors influence the rate of vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) and associated outcomes. #CesareanAwarenessMonth

(5/5) This study urges a balanced approach to selecting candidates for LAC to optimize maternal and neonatal health. Read the full findings: whijournal.com/article/S1049-…

(4/5) "Although we found a very strong linear correlation between overall hospital birth volume and volume of women with previous uterine scars, we found a lower, but still strong, linear correlation between overall hospital birth volume and LAC volume."