Grant: Other: NWHRI: Coalition - Hubs - Supplement

For every person who dies during or after pregnancy or delivery, about 100 more "nearly die" or are said to have experienced a near-miss event. A pregnancy-related near-miss event is a life-threatening condition occurring during or after pregnancy or delivery that could have resulted in death. Reducing pregnancy-related near-miss events and mortality has become a priority globally and must become a priority in Canada. Notably, near-miss events and mortality disproportionately affect certain population groups, including racialized, immigrant, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQAI+ communities, and individuals residing in rural or lower income areas, living with disabilities, or with substance use disorders, reflecting multiple ongoing systemic forms of oppression and marginalization in healthcare. We propose an interdisciplinary Hub focused on reducing pregnancy-related near-miss events and improving the health and wellness of women and gender-diverse people in Canada. This initiative aims to create opportunities to build relationships and partnership with communities in order to increase the impact and visibility of research and practices to reduce these major complications in birthing persons. Our Hub also aims to be a place for persons and families with lived experience of pregnancy, community partners, healthcare providers, decision makers, policy makers, and researchers to meaningfully connect, collaborate, and create activities promoting the prevention of miss-events and deaths related to pregnancy.