Data & Delivery: A Gynecologist Analyzes Unspoken Patterns in Pregnancy Homicides

Missing Magnolias

Research has shown that homicide is the second-leading cause of pregnancy related-deaths.

This episode sheds light on a troubling rate of homicides involving the pregnant and postpartum population in the United States, with a particular spike in 2020. Dr. Veronica Gillispie-Bell, a board-certified OBGYN, joins the discussion to unpack the findings of her research. Some of those key findings showcase the disproportionate impact on Black women and girls, the prevalence of firearms in these homicides, and the alarming fact that pregnant and postpartum women face a 35% greater risk of homicide than their non-pregnant counterparts. Also touched upon is the potential role of intimate partner violence and why better reporting can result in better outcomes for all.

Guest Expert: Dr. Veronica Gillispie-Bell, Board Certified OBGYN, Section Head of Women's Services at Oschner Medical Center, Director for the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative and Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review Additional Research:

• PAMR report
• Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative
• CDC Hear HER Campaign