Maternal prenatal exposure to lithium from naturally occurring drinking water sources linked to increased autism spectrum disorder risk
For example, Black women less likely to have depression screening, more likely to have urine drug test than White women
Physical activity is plausible pathway linking green space to lower risk
COVID-19-related stress associated with maternal mental health and infant negative affectivity
Findings seen during perinatal period, with increased relative risks during pregnancy period and first year postpartum
No signs of higher risk seen for developmental disorders
Findings not just for obstetric causes, but also for drug-related deaths, homicide, and motor vehicle crashes
Maternal, neonatal outcomes similar to buprenorphine monotherapy
Authors say respectful maternity care may help address maternal morbidity in Black women
Overdose mortality increased about 81 percent from 2017 to 2020 among pregnant and postpartum women