BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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Little published evidence supports the widely held contention that research in pregnancy is underfunded compared with other disease areas. ⋯ This systematic review of research expenditure and priorities from national and international funding bodies suggests relative underinvestment in maternal/perinatal health. Contributing factors include the low political priority given to women's health, the challenging nature of clinical research in pregnancy, and research capacity dearth as a consequence of chronic underinvestment.