Columbia University
Sepsis is the second leading cause of maternal death in the U.S. For racial and ethnic minoritized birthing people, especially those who are Black, living in poverty, and from underserved communities, labor and postpartum are particularly vulnerable risk periods. The goal of this multi-center, multidisciplinary observational study is to establish a novel maternal care continuity model to reduce sepsis- related death and disability and increase maternal health equity.
Maternal sepsis is the second leading cause of maternal death, major cause of morbidity, and preventable in most cases. Labor, birth, and postpartum are periods of increased sepsis risk, particularly for racial and ethnic minoritized birthing people. With extensive community partnerships and community organized leadership advisory board (CoLAB), EnCoRe MoMS: Engaging Communities to Reduce Morbidity from Maternal Sepsis (Aim 3) Conduct a co-design process and qualitative study to explore the experiences, needs, and perceived solutions for maternal care continuity, sepsis prevention, and promoti…
Inclusion Criteria: Patient Interviews: * Speak Spanish or English * Be 18 years or older * Have a birthing experience in Columbia, Allen, Lincoln, or Harlem Hospitals within the past 8 weeks of enrollment * Have had at least one early warning sign or risk factor for infection present during their pregnancy, delivery, or postpartum Community Stakeholder Focus Groups: * Speak English or Spanish * Be 18 years or older * Have academic/professional background relevant to maternal health in New York City. Exclusion Criteria: Patient Interviews * Under 18 years old * Speaks a language other t…
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