Risk factors for poor obstetric outcomes among lesbian and bisexual women
Risk factors for poor pregnancy outcomes among lesbian and bisexual women remain poorly understood. It has been hypothesized that discrepancies in these outcomes are related to disenfranchised sexual minority status, low socioeconomic status, limited access to health care and health insurance, and limited healthcare services equipped to treat the specific needs of these populations.3, 10 Even prior to conception, sexual minority women are reported to underutilize routine health care services, including basic services such as screening for sexually transmitted infections, or attending influenza vaccination clinics.5 All of these factors negatively affect the pregnancy outcomes of lesbian and bisexual women.