A new report from Amherst College highlights how U.S. immigration policies interfere with prenatal care and parenting, causing harm to individuals and communities.
- Restrictive policies create barriers to essential prenatal check-ups. - Fear of deportation leads to higher rates of preterm births and maternal complications.
- Undocumented families avoid long-term parenting plans due to instability. - The study calls for policy reforms to ensure healthcare access for all families.
Researchers emphasize that these policies disproportionately affect low-income and minority communities, urging changes to protect maternal and child health.