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Haywood Laverne Brown

F. Bayard Carter Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine
Box 3084 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
203 Baker House, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Research focus is on health disparities as related to perinatal outcomes. Specific focus on the epidemiology of preterm delivery, infant and maternal mortality. Other research focus is on medical co-morbidities such as hypertension and cardiovascular conditions and the impact on pregnancy.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


F. Bayard Carter Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2018 - Present Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Professor Emeritus of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2018 - Present Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Published March 21, 2014
Dr. Haywood Brown comments: Planned Parenthood prepared to comply with any new regulations

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Recent Publications


What Every Cardiologist Should Know About Contraception and Reproductive Planning in 2025.

Journal Article Journal of the American Heart Association · June 2025 Recent studies have shown that maternal mortality continues to increase for all racial and ethnic groups in the United States. The recent changes in reproductive legal policies combined with unacceptably high morbidity and mortality rates have made it cruc ... Full text Cite

Preventable Maternal Mortality -Diagnosis and Management of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am · March 2025 Maternal mortality has increased over past decades. The majority of deaths are secondary to mental health and substance use disorders, with over 80% being preventable. Screening for mental health should be offered to all pregnant women and should be admini ... Full text Link to item Cite

Reconsidering the Impact of Race on Maternal Mental Health.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am · March 2025 Maternal mental health conditions are the leading cause of death for women in the first year postpartum with suicide and addiction overdose deaths accounting for the majority of postpartum deaths. Non-Hispanic Black women are twice as likely as White women ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening in Pregnant Women with Chronic Hypertension

ResearchSignificant Contributor · Awarded by Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology · 2017 - 2020

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Education, Training & Certifications


Wake Forest University · 1978 M.D.
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University · 1974 B.S.