Establishing a Perinatal Medical-Legal Partnership to Address the Health-Harming Legal Needs of Pregnant and Postpartum Birthing People

J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2024;35(4):1351-1359. doi: 10.1353/hpu.2024.a943995.

Abstract

This Report from the Field chronicles the establishment of Georgetown University's Perinatal Legal Assistance and Wellbeing Project, a medical-legal partnership in Washington, D.C. It describes foundational steps, implementation strategies, and lessons learned, and reflects on impacts of addressing the unmet legal needs of birthing individuals.

MeSH terms

  • District of Columbia
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Perinatal Care* / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Perinatal Care* / organization & administration
  • Postpartum Period
  • Pregnancy