American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Feb 2017
Observational StudyNonurgent and urgent emergency department use during pregnancy: an observational study.
Emergency department use is common among pregnant women. Nonurgent emergency department use may represent care that would be better provided by an established obstetric provider in an ambulatory setting. ⋯ Women frequently use the emergency department during pregnancy, including visits for nonurgent indications. Identifying risk factors for nonurgent emergency department use in pregnancy is important for identifying women likely to use the emergency department, including for nonurgent visits, and the development of strategies to decrease nonurgent emergency department utilization in pregnancy.